Question
How long does pediatric hernia surgery take?
Answer
The surgery typically takes less than 10 minutes, using a 1-centimeter incision. Post-operative care does not require medication changes or suture removal, and hospitalization is not necessary. There’s no need for intravenous fluids, and the child can leave immediately after treatment. The total cost for a unilateral surgery is about 380 yuan. Anesthesia for children is calculated based on weight and will not affect intellectual development; otherwise, the country would have canceled pediatric surgeries long ago.