Treatment control
Using the results of tests and images, the doctor confirms the diagnosis and sets a date for surgery or adjusts conservative treatment. After the operation, the healing of punctures and sutures, the absence of complications (seroma, infiltration) are monitored at follow-up visits; in case of hernias, the condition of the repair is monitored; Here, dressings and stitches are removed, permission to exercise, drive and work is given. If more than 2-3 months have passed since the initial appointment or the problem is new, the appointment is considered primary.
What to contact a surgeon about
- hernias: inguinal, umbilical, linea alba, postoperative - protrusion, pain on exertion;
- cholelithiasis, attacks of pain in the right hypochondrium;
- abdominal pain of unknown cause, suspicion of appendicitis;
- skin and soft tissue formations: lipomas, atheromas, “bumps”;
- heartburn and hiatal hernia, hydatid cysts;
- obesity - consultation on bariatric surgery;
- postoperative observation, dressings, suture removal.
How is the appointment going?
The surgeon listens to complaints, examines and palpates the problem area (the hernial orifice is checked while standing and straining), and studies photographs and tests. If the diagnosis is clear and there are indications for surgery, the doctor explains its essence, access, type of anesthesia, duration of hospitalization and recovery, and prescribes a preoperative examination; if there is insufficient data, he refers for ultrasound, MSCT or endoscopy. For conditions that do not require surgery, conservative treatment with monitoring is prescribed.
