Hernia Repair Surgery

A hernia is basically a bulge caused by tissue that pushes through the stomach muscle that’s enclosing it.

Most of the hernias are of the abdominal type. What this means is that they occur in the belly and groin areas. You may be having a hernia if you sense a soft lump in your belly or groin. The lump may disappear when you sit or lie down. It may be painful, especially when you cough, bend over, or lift something weighty.

The most common types of hernia are Inguinal, Umbilical & Epigastric Hernias. The other types of hernias are femoral hernia and incisional hernia.

An inguinal hernia (of the groin) is a swelling or bulge that is seen in either the abdomen (tummy or intestine), or in the groin. The intention of an inguinal hernia repair is to press the contents of the hernia back into their original place and reinforce the abdominal wall.

An umbilical hernia occurs when either the intestine, fat, or fluid pushes through a weakened place in the belly. This causes a bulge near the belly button or the navel.

The third type, the epigastric hernia occurs when fat pushes out through the weakened belly wall. It occurs in the upper midline of the belly. Mostly, these hernias are small and also multiple sometimes.