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The road to recovery after surgical correction of an obturator hernia may vary from person to person depending on the severity of their hernia, any other simultaneous procedures done during surgery and individual hospital protocols. Although there are multiple different treatment approaches, many hospitals will follow their institution's guidelines for emergency hernia repair. Post-surgery care for obturator hernias may also include protocols to aid in recovery of bowel resections as this is a procedure that may be performed in the process of treating the hernia but is not always necessary. Common post-operative approaches include bowel rest, pain management and wound care.

Bowel rest is a term often used by clinicians to describe a period that involves consumption of non-solid foods in order to give the digestive tract an opportunity to rest and recover. People on bowel rest may be asked to drink only clear liquids or may be asked to avoid consuming food and drink entirely. In the later case, nutrition will be provided by an intravenous line, often called an IV line.

Pain management is an important aspect to consider to help someone who has just undergone hernia repair. Keeping pain levels low encourages movement which may help speed up the healing process. The degree of pain a person may feel depends on the extent of their surgery. There is not an official guideline adopted across all hospitals for how to approach pain management in people who are recovering from hernia repair, however a search of different hospital protocols shows that over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (commonly known as Advil or Motrin) and acetaminophen (Tylenol) are commonly recommended. Stronger pain relievers may also be prescribed by the medical team if it is necessary. In addition to medications, applying ice or heat may help to decrease pain.

Wound care is another topic that varies based on the situation. Specific instructions on how to care for a person's wound should be discussed during their post operation visit with their medical doctor.

Because of its rarity, there is no universal protocol on the timeline for follow-up visits for repair of an obturator hernia. When a person will come back for a follow up will depend on the clinical expertise of their surgical team. Often times people will be asked to return at 2 and 6 weeks after their surgery for the medical team to track the healing progress and help in achieving recovery and comfort goals.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554529/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554529/