INGUINAL HERNIA SURGERY

A Hernia is a condition in which an internal organ or fat or tissue bulges out through a weak spot in the body. The bulge is usually visible on the skin but may be internal also. This weak spot can either be the natural opening of the body, such as groin and the belly button, or the site of any previous injury or surgical would. The abdomen is the most common site for hernias to develop, however, they can outgrow in the chest, upper thigh and groin areas as well. Hernias are not a fatal condition and give an ample amount of time to the person to address and cure it. Failing to do so, however, can cause unwanted complications.

Types of Hernia Surgeries Performed By Dr Mayank Jain:

INGUINAL HERNIA SURGERY

Groin hernia are commonly seen in males and can present at any age in life. Once diagnosed, patient need to be treated with surgery. In most of the cases surgery is done with mesh implant to support the weak tissue, however for congenital hernia presenting in childhood, non-mesh surgery can be done.

There are various techniques for inguinal hernia surgery and laparoscopic repair is the most recent and advanced technique for the same. This involves operating on the groin endoscopically, usually with three ports (punctures) on the abdominal wall, A telescope is inserted through one of the holes and specialized laparoscopic instruments are used to dissect the hernia and reducing the contents under vision. A large mesh is then fixed such as to cover all the groin defects.

Advantages of endoscopic / laparoscopic groin hernia repair are better cosmesis and ability to repair all groin defects and even the defects on other side in the same sitting with the same three incisions. There is less pain and early return to work as compared to open surgery with the same recurrence rates.