What are the advantages of doing a tummy tuck at the same time as hernia repair surgery?

Answer by  starmlw (960)

You will save on your hospital bill and anesthesia bill by doing two at the same time, if you can find an M.D. who will do both at once. Most want to do the hernia first, let you recover and then do the tuck.

Answer by  CJ81 (232)

First, one charge for anesthesia and hospital fees, and one recovery period. Second, when a tummy tuck is performed the stomach muscles are pulled tight and sutured together. Along with the mesh that is usually inserted to support the area of hernia repair this tightening will add strength to the damaged area.

Answer by  Charles56 (26)

The main advantage is the the doctor does not need to go in twice. It is always better to fix as many things as possible in one surgery as opposed to going through the risks of multiple surgeries and, also the healing time involved. There is also less cost involved

Answer by  dryuha (735)

There are few advantages, first you will be able to avoid undergo general anaesthesia twice since you have it done all in one go. Therefore you will able to minimise the possible side effects of anaesthesia.

Answer by  G12345 (1808)

The advantage is that it is only one surgery instead of two. Thus only one operative risk and only one recovery period.

Answer by  dryuha (735)

You will save the cost of one surgery and also you will only have to go through general anaesthesia once rather than twice.

Answer by  Advisor (1032)

Performing two procedures at once reduces risk of infection and the recorvery time as opposed to having procedures done separately. Also, costs may be reduced by doing two at once.

Answer by  John (9008)

All surgeries carry inherent risks. Many of these risks, such as infection or a reaction to the medications used, occur for every operation. Thus, if you can combine procedures into a single operation, it is safer. It is also likely to be more economical.