Abdominal Hernia

Click to show enlarged video Hernias are a common condition affecting men and women at different ages
  • The stomach and intestine help digest the food we eat
  • They are inside the abdomen, covered and protected by the layers of the abdominal wall
  • Those muscles may become weak
  • The intestine will push out through the weak spots
Hernias are weaknesses in the abdominal wall and are different types depending on their location
  • Hernia Types: Umbilical, inguinal, hiatal, incisional, ventral
  • Weakness in the muscle can be congenital or from lifting heavy objects
  • Hernias get larger with time so it is better to fix them while they are small
  • Hernias can be dangerous when presented as an emergency
  • Surgery is the only way to fix a hernia
Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
  • Benefits of laparoscopic hernia repair:
  • Much faster recovery, shorter hospital stay and less post-operative pain and discomfort
  • The standard treatment for hernias today is a non-tension repair
  • Usually this is achieved by using a mesh
Mesh Materials and Recovery
  • The mesh can be synthetic or biologic material
  • Ask your doctor about the different types of mesh and what are the indications for each one
  • Please visit our website's hernia page to watch the available videos
  • Recurrence is a possibility after any hernia surgery
Most patients go home on the same day of surgery
  • Please visit the patient education page on the website for the post-operative instructions
  • Don't hesitate to call our office for any questions