Standing in Surgery — 23yo Man | General Surgery | SMLE Q#11373
SMLE Question #11373
Surgery
General Surgery
Objective: OBJ-TRACH-EMERG-01
Last updated: February 2026
A 23-year-old man has 1 year of gradually increasing bilateral groin bulges that worsen with standing, coughing, or lifting and reduce when supine. He reports dull aching discomfort during physical training. Physical examination shows bilateral reducible inguinal hernias with cough impulse. He is expected to continue strenuous physical activity. What is the most appropriate treatment?
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