Anesthesia: General anaesthesia
In/Outpatient: Inpatient
Location: Lane Cove / Penrith
Length of surgery: 6 to 8 hours
Recovery: Back to work in 4 to 6 weeks. More strenuous activity requiring lifting or manual labour, wait 6 to 8 weeks. An abdominal binder (a broad elastic band) should be worn continuously for 2 to 6 weeks. The binder provides extra comfort and support as you heal. Driving may be resumed when stomping one's feet does not cause any abdominal pain.
Duration of results: Seen at 12 months when the scar has matured.