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HERNIA SURGERY

About Hernia Surgery

Hernia surgery is a procedure to repair the protrusion of an organ or tissue through a weak spot in the abdominal wall. It can be performed via open or minimally invasive (laparoscopic) techniques. The surgery relieves pain, prevents complications like strangulation, and restores normal anatomy. Early intervention ensures better outcomes, faster recovery, and reduced risk of recurrence or chronic discomfort.

Types of Hernia Surgery

Hernia surgery includes open repair and laparoscopic repair techniques. Open surgery involves a larger incision to access and repair the hernia, often using mesh for reinforcement. Laparoscopic surgery uses small incisions and a camera for minimally invasive repair, offering quicker recovery and less postoperative pain. Techniques vary based on hernia type—inguinal, femoral, umbilical, or incisional—to ensure effective treatment.

Causes Requiring Hernia Surgery

Hernia surgery is necessary when a hernia causes pain, bowel obstruction, strangulation risk, increasing size, or discomfort interfering with daily activities. Surgery prevents complications and restores abdominal wall strength.

Painful hernia symptoms

Bowel obstruction risk

FAQs:

Hernia surgery is often required to repair weakened muscle walls, relieve discomfort, prevent complications, and restore normal abdominal function

Hernia surgery repairs protruding organs or tissue through weak abdominal walls, relieving pain and preventing complications like strangulation or obstruction for better health.

Surgery is necessary for painful, enlarging, or complicated hernias, or those causing bowel obstruction or strangulation risk, and when affecting daily activities.

Types include open repair, laparoscopic repair, and robotic-assisted surgery, often using mesh for reinforcement to ensure long-term strength and reduce recurrence.

Recovery typically takes 2–4 weeks, with laparoscopic patients recovering faster. Following medical advice ensures proper healing and return to normal activities.

Risks include infection, bleeding, recurrence, or nerve injury but are minimized with experienced surgeons, sterile techniques, and proper postoperative care.