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Does Open Surgical Hernial Repair Affect Sperm Count?

Hello Doctor, I had undergone through open surgical hernial (inguinal) repair at the age of 17. Now I am 27 and I have same problem on other side (Left) since 1year. This time I want to go with laproscopy as it has less recocvery period. Can anyone suggest me which method is good? and will there be any affect on sperm count because of these procedures? (Side effects for these procedures includes effect on sperm count)
Mon, 28 Sep 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
Laproscopic hernial repair has got the advantages of less painful, quick procedure and early recovery with less duration of stay in the hospital. The operation principle and procedure remains the same. Hence, this seems to be preferred surgery for hernial repair now a days.
These procedures will not affect the sperm count or fertility in anyway. Hence don't be worried about such a thing.
Hope the information provided would be useful.
All the best.
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Does Open Surgical Hernial Repair Affect Sperm Count?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. Laproscopic hernial repair has got the advantages of less painful, quick procedure and early recovery with less duration of stay in the hospital. The operation principle and procedure remains the same. Hence, this seems to be preferred surgery for hernial repair now a days. These procedures will not affect the sperm count or fertility in anyway. Hence don t be worried about such a thing. Hope the information provided would be useful. All the best.