VENTRAL/INCISIONAL 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.

SURGERY FOR VENTRAL / INCISIONAL HERNIA

Laparoscopic hernia repair is the gold standard and treatment of choice for abdominal wall (umbilical, epigastric, incisional) hernia. In this procedure, multiple small holes (3–4) are made in the abdomen depending on the site and size of hernia. A telescope is inserted through one of the holes and specialized laparoscopic instruments are used to reduce the contents under vision, thus minimizing chances of bowel injury. Internal adhesions if present are also taken down and smaller defects in incisional hernia which may be missed by clinical examination or ultrasound can be identified. A large mesh is then placed with wide circumferential coverage of the defects and fixed.

Advantages of laparoscopic ventral / incional hernia repair are less pain, better cosmesis, fast recovery & early return to work and above all reduced recurrence rates as compared to traditional open surgery