An operation for the treatment of an inguinal hernia, involving the closure of the hernial sac, or of its neck, with sutures and intended to preserve the testis on the affected side.
Origin
Mid 18th century.
Definition of royal stitch in US English:
royal stitch
noun
historical
An operation for the treatment of an inguinal hernia, involving the closure of the hernial sac, or of its neck, with sutures and intended to preserve the testis on the affected side.