Understanding Laparoscopic Hernia Repair Surgery

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UNDERSTANDING LAPAROSCOPIC HERNIA REPAIR SURGERY

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

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Overview

• Laparoscopic hernia repair surgery is a surgical
  method used to treat abdominal wall hernias. This
  is a minimally invasive surgical procedure.
  During this process, the patients abdomen will
  be punctured with a few tiny holes to make room
  for the insertion of a thin, lighted tube known
  as a laparoscope.
• The laparoscope gives the surgeon an enlarged
  view of the interior anatomy, which enables them
  to make accurate repairs to the hernia while
  causing the least amount of damage to the tissue
  around it.
• It is common practice to execute the operation
  while the patient is under general anesthesia.
  Following the procedure, the patient will
  normally only need to spend a short duration of
  time in the hospital and will recover in a
  reasonably short amount of time.

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What is the purpose of Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
Surgery?
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• Repairing the injured muscular wall of the
  abdominal cavity is the primary goal of
  laparoscopic hernia repair, as this allows the
  hernia to be treated with minimal disruption to
  the surrounding tissue.
• Complications, such as bowel blockage, can arise
  from hernias because they impede the regular
  functioning of the abdominal muscles. The hernia
  can be repaired using minimally invasive surgery,
  which means the patient will experience less pain
  and discomfort after surgery and have a quicker
  recovery time.
• If a patient has one of these hernias,
  laparoscopic repair may be an option
• Inguinal hernia
• Hiatal Hernia
• Umbilical Hernia
• Ventral Hernia
• In addition to preventing potentially fatal
  complications, laparoscopic hernia surgery
  lessens the likelihood that the hernia may return
  in the future. Furthermore, it is frequently
  prescribed to people who are at high risk for
  developing a hernia.

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How is the laparoscopic hernia repair performed?

• In most cases, a laparoscopic hernia surgery
  takes between one and two hours to finish. The
  patient will be carefully watched during this
  period to make sure they are both safe and
  comfortable.
• During laparoscopic surgery, the patient is put
  to sleep under general anesthesia, and the
  surgeon makes a series of tiny incisions to
  introduce the laparoscope and other surgical
  tools. The laparoscope allows the surgeon a
  magnified view of the inside anatomy, allowing
  for more accurate hernia surgeries.
• After the treatment is complete, the incisions
  are sutured shut and a bandage is placed over the
  wound.

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How to get ready for a Laparoscopic Hernia Repair?

• Before undergoing a laparoscopic hernia repair
  treatment, it is essential for the patient to
  consult with their physician regarding their
  previous medical history as well as any drugs
  that they may currently be taking.
• Alterations to the patients diet and lifestyle
  may also be recommended by the attending
  physician in the days leading up to the
  operation.
• Its also crucial to follow the attending
  doctors orders when conducting any tests or
  making any preparations before the surgery.
• The patient should also keep in mind that they
  may be requested to fast before the treatment,
  and they should avoid taking any aspirin or
  anti-inflammatory medications for at least one
  week prior to the date that they are scheduled to
  have surgery.

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What are the risk factors with Laparoscopic
Hernia Repair Surgery?

• Recurrence of the hernia and potentially fatal
  consequences can be lessened with laparoscopic
  hernia repair. It is possible to repair hernias
  with this surgery, which is both secure and
  efficient.
• However, like other surgical procedures,
  laparoscopic hernia surgery is not without its
  share of potential complications. That includes
• infection
• internal bleeding
• injury to nerves
• damage to the organs
• All the above are the nearby potential outcomes
  of this risk. In addition, there is a possibility
  that scarring will occur after the treatment, and
  there is also a possibility that the hernia could
  return.

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How can laparoscopic hernia repair help?

• To treat a variety of hernias with minimal
  disturbance to surrounding tissue, laparoscopic
  hernia surgery is an effective and safe option.
• Laparoscopic hernia repair has many benefits over
  open hernia surgery, such as
• a quicker recovery time
• less post-operative pain
• little scarring
• lower risk of recurrence
• lower risk of life-threatening complications
• In addition, laparoscopic hernia surgery can be
  utilized as a prophylactic strategy in patients
  who are at risk for hernia development.
• In general terms, laparoscopic hernia repair is a
  safe and successful method of treating hernias
  with minimal disruption to the surrounding
  tissue.

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Treatment after Laparoscopic Hernia Repair

• Following the completion of the laparoscopic
  hernia repair process, the patient will normally
  remain in the recovery room for a short period of
  time.
• Lets explore more Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
  Surgery Guide - Southlake General Surgery

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Make an Appointment

• For more information on Laparoscopic Hernia
  Repair Surgery and consultation with Dr. Valeria
  Simone MD, at Southlake General Surgery, Texas,
  USA. You can contact our healthcare expert today
  for a quick appointment at 1(817) 748-0200. You
  can also make an online appointment with us.

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• Medically Reviewed By Dr. Valeria Simone MD
• Board-certified General Surgeon at Southlake
  General Surgery, Texas, USA.
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• Source Laparoscopic Hernia Repair Surgery Guide
  - Southlake General Surgery
• LaparoscopicHerniaRepair HerniaSurgeryRecovery
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