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Hernias occur when a connective tissue or a muscle wall weakens, allowing fat or organs to pass through. At times, the weak muscle develops at birth, while other times, it is formed later in life.
This defect can typically develop anywhere between your chest and hips. Adults tend to have them in the groin or abdomen, for instance. There is a chance that you may not notice their symptoms, as they can be both internal and external. Most commonly, a bulge is seen, but other symptoms include pressure, a cough, heartburn, and shooting pain.
Hernias are detected during a physical exam by your doctor. This may include an X-ray or endoscopy. After you have been diagnosed, the treatment will depend on your hernia type.
In the initial stages of treatment, doctors usually recommend changing your lifestyle and diet along with taking some medicines. However, if your condition does not improve with that, the doctors will suggest you move forward with surgery. Surgery is generally recommended if there is a risk that a trapped tissue will not receive blood circulation in the abdominal wall or if the hernia is causing pain.
There are two main types of hernia surgeries; laparoscopic surgery and open hernia surgery.
Laparoscopic hernia surgery is a minimally invasive surgical procedure where the doctors will make small incisions on the affected area to treat it.
In order to begin this procedure, general anaesthesia is given to the patients, and a harmless gas (carbon dioxide) is inflated inside their abdomen. The gas will cause the abdomen to swell, giving a clearer look at the organs.
Once the area of the infection is identified, the surgeon makes one or more small incisions near it. A laparoscope with a tiny camera attached to one end of the tube is inserted in the incision, which projects the images of hernia defect on a monitor screen.
Monitor images guide surgeons' movements during surgery. The hernia sac is then removed, and a mesh is implanted on the inside of the abdominal wall so that it covers the defects in the wall and strengthens it. Stitches are used to close the small incisions, and they dissolve over time, gradually blending into the skin. After several months, the scarring is barely noticeable.
Laparoscopic surgery allows you to go home the same day, unlike an open repair surgery. The usual recovery time after this treatment is one to two weeks. After this time frame, you can slowly return to your normal activities.
You should refrain from strenuous exercise during the first four weeks after recovery.
There are two further types of laparoscopic hernia repair surgery; Transabdominal Preperitoneal (TAPP) approach and the Totally Extraperitoneal (TEP) approach.
This type of laparoscopic surgery involves an incision beneath the navel (belly button). Through this opening, gas is first injected into the abdomen, then the camera is inserted into the body. Following a clear view of the organs, the surgeon will make two more incisions near the navel to insert the surgical instruments.
An associated risk of this type of surgery is the possibility of injuring adjacent abdominal organs if you are not getting it done by a certified professional.
The procedure involves making an incision below the navel, placing a balloon filled with gas in the preperitoneal area, and separating the layers for the surgery. A mesh prosthesis is placed in the preperitoneal area, and then incisions are closed with stitches.
The mesh gradually blends with the tissues of the abdominal wall, strengthing it. This method does not involve the risk of injuring adjacent abdominal organs.
Once the surgery is successfully performed, here are some post-operative guidelines you should follow to avoid any complications:
Only a physical examination can determine whether you are a good candidate for laparoscopic hernia repair. It is usually not recommended to undergo surgery for patients with severe underlying medical conditions or those who have had a lower abdomen surgery in the past.
A laparoscopic hernia repair can also be performed if your hernia has returned after previous surgery. It is also possible to perform laparoscopic surgery on two areas of the body at the same time if you have hernias in more than one place.
A laparoscopic hernia surgery may result in the following complications:
Consult our Hernia Experts at Hernia Innovations today if you want to proceed with laparoscopic hernia surgery. Our surgeons have years of experience and will guide you after analyzing your hernia condition.
Laparoscopic hernia repair is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to fix a hernia. A hernia is an opening or weakness in the abdominal wall that can allow organs, such as the intestine, to push through.
During a laparoscopic hernia repair, the surgeon makes small incisions in the abdomen and inserts a tiny camera and surgical instruments into the body. The surgeon then fixes the hernia using sutures or mesh. This type of surgery typically results in less pain and faster recovery than traditional open surgery.
At Hernia Innovations, we specialize in laparoscopic hernia repair. It is the safest and most modern hernia treatment currently available.
Laparoscopic hernia repair is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to fix a hernia. A hernia is an opening or weakness in the abdominal wall that can allow organs, such as the intestine, to push through.
During a laparoscopic hernia repair, the surgeon makes small incisions in the abdomen and inserts a tiny camera and surgical instruments into the body. The surgeon then fixes the hernia using sutures or mesh. This type of surgery typically results in less pain and faster recovery than traditional open surgery.
At Hernia Innovations, we specialize in laparoscopic hernia repair. It is the safest and most modern hernia treatment currently available.
There are many different types of hernia, but the most common ones are inguinal, femoral, umbilical, and hiatal.
Inguinal hernias occur when part of the intestine bulges through a weak spot in the lower abdominal wall. Femoral hernias occur when part of the intestine bulges through a weak spot in the upper thigh muscles. Umbilical hernias occur when part of the intestine protrudes through an opening in the abdominal muscles around the navel. Hiatal hernias occur when part of the stomach pushes up through the diaphragm and into the chest cavity.
There have been a number of technological advances in hernia treatment over the years. For example, traditional open surgery has been replaced with laparoscopic surgery, which is a less invasive procedure. In addition, mesh implants have been developed to better repair hernias. Overall, these advances have helped to improve the success rate of hernia treatment and reduce the risk of complications.
Generally speaking, a hernia will not go away on its own. If left untreated, a hernia may get worse and could eventually lead to more serious problems. Surgery is generally the recommended treatment for a hernia, though in some cases conservative treatments may be recommended. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns about a hernia.
