| In spite of empiric treatment methods of using a | | | | the type of anesthesia required. Reducing a femoral |
| truss to support the abdominal wall, femoral hernias | | | | hernia can occur under total or local anesthesia. |
| are only curable by surgical means. The hernia will | | | | There are two available surgical methods today. The |
| only get worse and must be operated to prevent | | | | traditional incision is about 10 cm long and requires |
| strangulation. | | | | opening of the femoral channel to push the content |
| Usually, the surgical intervention for repairing femoral | | | | back into the abdomen. The weakened area of the |
| hernias is an easy one; but patients must give their | | | | canal must be sewed to prevent reoccurrence and |
| consent before surgery and must be aware of all | | | | an additional nylon mesh could be useful to |
| possible risks, side-effects and complications. The | | | | strengthen the femoral canal. The second option is |
| patient will not be forced to stay overnight after | | | | the mini invasive laparoscopic surgery. |
| operation. He will choose together with the surgeon | | | | |