Can Inguinal Hernia Repair Cause Infertility?
Can Inguinal Hernia Repair Cause Infertility? Infertility caused by inguinal hernia surgery is a recognized complication. The cause of the infertility can be related to either the vas deferens or the testicle. The incidence of injury to the vas deferens during inguinal herniorrhaphy has been estimated at 0.3% for adults and between 0.8% and 2.0%