Hernia surgery in males is a common procedure that aims to repair a weakness in the muscle or tissue wall that allows an organ to push through it, causing a bulge. The most common type of hernia in males is an inguinal hernia, which occurs when fatty tissue or a part of the bowel pokes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall into an area called the inguinal canal. The surgery is performed under general anesthesia and can be done in two ways: open surgery and laparoscopic surgery. During open surgery, the surgeon makes a single cut in the groin to view and repair the hernia. After repairing the hernia, the surgeon uses stitches alone or stitches and a piece of mesh to close the abdominal wall. During laparoscopic surgery, the surgeon makes several small cuts in the lower abdomen and inserts special tools to view and repair the hernia. The surgeon typically uses a piece of mesh to close and strengthen the abdominal wall. The surgery usually takes about 45 minutes, and most men make a full recovery and can return to normal activities. However, there is a chance that the hernia could return after the operation. Complications are rare but can include pain and numbness in the groin area caused by a nerve being damaged or trapped during surgery, damage to the blood supply to the testicle, and damage to the vas deferens, which is the tube that carries sperm to the testicles.