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HERNIA SURGERY

Hernia Surgery Treatment at Sadhana Clinic: Expert Care for Optimal Recovery

There are two techniques used for a hernia repair – laparoscopic approach and open surgical approach. Surgeon preferences and situations influence the decision of an open repair or a laparoscopic repair. The advantages of laparoscopic repair are more than that of the open mesh repair. For one, post-operative pain is lesser and patients return to work faster than after an open surgery. Laparoscopic surgery is a technically difficult surgery. Incidences of prolonged loss of sensitivity and numbness are noted in patients who have had an open surgery. Blood loss during surgery is markedly decreased. Wound drain may not be required after a laparoscopic procedure. Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair is a popular technique considered safe and efficient.

What is a hernia?

A hernia occurs when an organ or tissue pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles. This can result in a noticeable bulge or lump. Common types of hernias include inguinal, femoral, umbilical, and incisional hernias. Hernias may cause discomfort or pain and often require surgical intervention for effective treatment.

What causes hernia?

Weakness in the abdominal muscles can be congenital (present from birth) or develop over time due to aging. Activities or conditions that increase abdominal pressure can contribute to hernia formation. This includes heavy lifting, persistent coughing, obesity, constipation, and pregnancy. Previous abdominal surgeries or injuries can weaken the abdominal wall, making it more susceptible to hernias.

Types Of Hernia Treatment

Ventral Hernia

A ventral hernia is a type of hernia that occurs in the abdominal wall. It happens when the abdominal muscles weaken or develop an opening, allowing abdominal tissues or organs to protrude through the weakened area.

Epigastric hernia

An epigastric hernia is a type of ventral hernia that occurs in the upper abdomen, in the region between the chest and the navel (umbilicus). This type of hernia is characterized by a protrusion of abdominal fat or tissues through a weak area or opening in the abdominal muscles.

Umbilical hernia

An umbilical hernia is a type of ventral hernia that occurs at or near the navel (umbilicus). It happens when a section of the small intestine or abdominal lining pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall near the belly button. Umbilical hernias are relatively common, especially in infants, and may close on their own as the child grows.

Incisional hernia

An incisional hernia is a type of ventral hernia that occurs at the site of a previous surgical incision. It happens when abdominal tissues or organs protrude through a weakened area or opening in the abdominal wall created by the previous surgery. Incisional hernias can develop weeks, months, or even years after the initial surgery.

Hiatal Hernia

A hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach pushes up through the diaphragm and into the chest cavity. The diaphragm is a muscle that separates the abdomen from the chest, and it has an opening called the hiatus through which the esophagus passes. A hiatal hernia occurs when the stomach protrudes through this opening.

Inguinal Hernia

An inguinal hernia occurs when part of the intestine or other abdominal tissues protrudes through a weakened area or opening in the abdominal wall, specifically in the groin or inguinal region. Inguinal hernias are more common in men than women and can occur on one or both sides of the groin.