Hernias are a common condition affecting men and women at different ages

• The stomach and intestine help digest the food we eat
• They are inside the abdomen, covered and protected by the layers of the abdominal wall
• Those muscles may become weak
• The intestine will push out through the weak spots

Hernias are weaknesses in the abdominal wall and are different types depending on their location

• Hernia Types: Umbilical, inguinal, hiatal, incisional, ventral.
• Weakness in the muscle can be congenital or from lifting heavy objects.
• Hernias get larger with time so it is better to fix them while they are small
• Hernias can be dangerous when presented as an emergency
• Surgery is the only way to fix a hernia

Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Hernia Repair

• Benefits of laparoscopic hernia repair:
• Much faster recovery, shorter hospital stay and less post operative pain and discomfort
• The standard treatment for hernias today is a non-tension repair
• Usually this is achieved by using a mesh.

The mesh can be synthetic or biologic material

Most patients go home on the same day of surgery

• Please visit the patient education page on the website for the post operative instructions
• Don’t hesitate to call our office for any Questions