Most people who have open hernia repair surgery are able to go home the same day. Recovery time is about 3 weeks. You most likely can return to light activity after 3 weeks. Strenuous exercise should wait until after 6 weeks of recovery.

At what age is Herniotomy done?

In pediatric surgical centers, orchidopexy is safe in the second 6 months of life; however, in centers with less experience in small children, surgery between 12 and 18 months may be safer. When orchidopexy is done in a pediatric surgical center, a younger age does not increase the risk of complications.

When does a baby need an inguinal hernia repaired?

Most can be watched until 12 to 18 months of age. If it is still large at that age, some doctors will recommend surgery because there may be an inguinal hernia there or it could turn into one over time.