Hernia Repair Surgery

1
HERNIA REPAIR SURGERY

• By
• Dr. Valeria Simone MD
• (Southlake General Surgery, Texas, USA)

2
Overview

• Hernia repair surgery is also known
  as herniorrhaphy or hernioplasty and it is used
  for the treatment of a hernia. There are three
  types of hernia surgery Open Hernia Surgery,
  Laparoscopic Surgery, and Robotic Surgery.

3
How to treat a hernia?

• Treatment of Hernia
• A hernia is generally treated with a surgical
  procedure. There are three different types of
  hernia surgery Open Hernia Repair
  Surgery, Laparoscopic Hernia Repair Surgery, and
  Robotic Hernia Repair Surgery.

4
How is Open hernia repair surgery performed?

• In open hernia repair surgery, your doctor makes
  one large incision to access the hernia site.
  Then the surgeon pushes the hernia back and fixes
  the weak spot with hernia mesh (optional) and
  sutures. Many people get discharged from the
  hospital on the same day and the complete
  recovery time is about three weeks. Your doctor
  will advise avoiding lifting heavy objects and
  strenuous exercise for about six weeks
  after hernia surgery.

5
How is laparoscopic hernia repair surgery
performed?

• Surgeons use a laparoscope and other specialized
  instruments to execute laparoscopic hernia
  surgery, which is another name for minimally
  invasive hernia surgery. In laparoscopic hernia
  surgery, your doctor makes a few small incisions
  close to the hernia site to insert a tube with a
  camera on top (Laparoscope) and fix the
  hernia. Recovery time in laparoscopic hernia
  surgery is generally faster and a patient can
  resume normal activities a week earlier than with
  open surgery.
• In laparoscopic hernia surgery, your doctor
  inserts a harmless gas (Carbon dioxide) to
  inflate the abdomen. This helps the surgeon to
  view inside the abdomen. After the hernia repair
  is complete, your surgeon will use sutures to
  close the incision and insert hernia mesh to
  reinforce the abdominal walls. One of the
  advantages of laparoscopic surgery is three to
  four small scars on the abdomen as compared to
  one large scar. You will feel less pain after
  surgery and quickly recover in a couple of days.
• In both surgeries, your surgeon uses general
  anesthesia.

6
What is the procedure for robotic hernia repair
surgery?

• Robotic hernia surgery also uses a laparoscope to
  perform the surgery, like laparoscopic hernia
  surgery. Your surgeon makes three to four small
  incisions close to the hernia site, inserts the
  laparoscope, inflates the abdomen, and monitors
  the surgery on a screen connected to a TV.
• Robotic surgery is slightly different from
  laparoscopic surgery. In robotic surgery, the
  surgeon uses a console in the operating room and
  uses surgical instruments through the console.
  Reconstructing the abdominal wall is the latest
  application of robotic surgery, which has
  expanded its use to include smaller hernias and
  weak points.
• Another difference between laparoscopic surgery
  and robotic surgery is the use of a robot that
  can also display 3D images of the inner section
  of the abdomen as compared to 2-dimensional
  images of laparoscopic surgery. Robotic surgery
  helps the surgeon easily place sutures and mesh
  inside the abdomen.

7
Exercise for Hernia

• Daily exercise helps strengthen abdominal
  muscles close to the hernia, reduces the hernia
  symptoms, and helps you maintain a healthy weight
  to avoid further complications.
• In a study, it was observed that people who are
  obese and undergoing ventral hernia repair,
  followed an exercise regime. These people had
  fewer complications after surgery.
• You need to be a little cautious about exercises
  like weightlifting that put pressure on the
  abdomen since these exercises can add extra
  pressure to the area of the hernia. It may
  increase the hernia bulge.
• Always check with your doctor before beginning
  any workout program if you discover a lump that
  could be a hernia. They can guide you about the
  exercises you can add to your fitness regime and
  help reduce the symptoms of hernia.

8
How to prevent a hernia?

• An induvial can prevent a hernia from growing.
  There are several factors that can cause a
  hernia, such as an existing inherited condition
  or surgery in the past.
• Besides, you can make a few changes in your
  lifestyle to help reduce the risk of a hernia.
  This includes activities that put a strain on
  your abdomen area.
• Lets explore more Hernia Repair Surgery -
  Southlake General Surgery

9
Make an Appointment

• For more information on Hernia Repair
  surgery or Laparoscopic hernia surgery. You can
  contact our healthcare expert today at 1 (817)
  748-0200.

10

• Medically Reviewed By Dr. Valeria Simone MD
• Board-certified General Surgeon at Southlake
  General Surgery, Texas, USA.
• Follow us on Facebook and YouTube.
• Source Hernia Repair Surgery - Southlake General
  Surgery

11
THANK YOU!
SOUTHLAKE GENERAL SURGERY
1545 E. Southlake Blvd, Suite 270 Southlake, TX
EMAIL info_at_southlakegeneralsurgery.com
VISIT US AT www.southlakegeneralsurgery.com