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What's the typical incision size for dog perineal hernia surgery?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | unneutered | 10 lbs

How big of an incision is made to repair a perineal hernia on the right side of the dog's leg

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 22nd, 2018

This will depend on the size and extent of the hernia as the surgeon needs to be able to visualize the entire defect in order to close it. So the easiest way to find out would be to ask the veterinarian who diagnosed the hernia.

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