Chronic pain syndrome after hernia surgery

The first thing we do is to check whether the hernia has recurred. Furthermore, other diseases that could be responsible for the pain are ruled out. If no correlate for the symptoms can be found, we usually prescribe drug-based pain therapy first. If the symptoms persist, local infiltrations or, as a last resort, surgery may be considered. We work closely with pain therapy specialists in this regard.

Surgical techniques

The surgical spectrum ranges from reopening the groin with severing of nerves or removal of sutures to severing the nerves that transmit the pain from the groin close to the spinal cord.

Possible complications

• General complications: Allergic reaction, thrombosis, urinary retention
• Surgical complications: Bleeding, fluid accumulation, infection, persistent pain