The Hernia Surgery Handbook
A PATIENT'S GUIDE FROM DIAGNOSIS TO FULL RECOVERY
Facing hernia surgery brings a lot of questions. Do I really need an operation? Will they use mesh? How much will it hurt, and when can I get back to work, the gym or picking up my kids?
Written by Dr. Zachary Boucher, a board-certified surgeon who performs around 500 hernia repairs a year, this handbook answers those questions in plain language, so you can walk into your consultation prepared and recover with confidence.
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RECOVERY ROADMAP & CHECKLISTS
HERNIA REPAIRS A YEAR BY THE AUTHOR
What's Inside
• Common hernia types and what causes them
• When surgery is needed, and when waiting is reasonable
• Open, laparoscopic and robotic repair explained
• Hernia mesh: what it is and common concerns
• Preparing for surgery and what to expect that day
• Managing pain, swelling and other recovery issues
• Returning to lifting, exercise, driving and work
• Warning signs and when to call your surgeon
• Before- and after-surgery checklists
Who It's For
Anyone who has been told they have a hernia, is deciding whether to have surgery, or already has a date on the calendar.
It is also a helpful read for spouses, family members and caregivers who will be helping during recovery.
The handbook is for education only and is not a substitute for a consultation or personal medical advice.
About the Author
Dr. Zachary Boucher is a board-certified general surgeon at the Florida Hernia Center in Lakeland, Florida, specializing in robotic and complex hernia repair.
He performs around 500 hernia repairs each year, treats patients who travel from across the country, and teaches robotic surgery to residents and practicing surgeons.
