Hernia surgery is done to fix a hernia, which is when an internal organ or tissue pushes through a weak area in the muscle or connective tissue around it. Most of the time, hernias happen in the abdomen, like in the groin (inguinal hernia) the navel (umbilical hernia) or the upper stomach (hiatal hernia). When a hernia causes pain, discomfort, or the chance of consequences like strangling, which cuts off blood flow to the herniated tissue, surgery is usually the best option.
People who have a bulge or swelling in their belly or groin that doesn't go away and hurts or makes them uncomfortable when they do things like lift, bend or cough should probably have hernia surgery. Sometimes, minor, painless hernias can be watched, but surgery is needed when the hernia gets bigger, hurts, or gets in the way of daily living. If the hernia gets stuck or strangled, it can cause severe discomfort, nausea or vomiting and in certain situations, emergency surgery is needed.
Depending on the size and location of the hernia and the patient's overall health, hernia repair can be done with open surgery or laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery. During open surgery, the surgeon makes a small cut around the hernia, pushes the tissue that is sticking out back into place, and then sutures or uses a surgical mesh to make the region stronger. Laparoscopic surgery involves making a few small cuts and then using a camera and special tools to fix the problem. Your surgeon will choose the optimal option for you because both work.
How long it takes to recover from hernia surgery depends on the type of surgery and the patient's overall health. Most people can go back to light activities within a few days and their normal routines within a few weeks. Laparoscopic surgery usually means faster healing, fewer scars and less pain after the surgery. To make sure you heal completely, you need to follow the rules after surgery, stay away from heavy lifting for a few weeks and go to your follow-up appointments. Most hernias don't come back after surgery and people feel better for a long time after that.
Our surgical staff has a lot of experience with both open and laparoscopic hernia repairs and they use the most up-to-date methods to make sure the results are safe and successful. We put patient comfort, accuracy and speedy recovery first and offer tailored care from the first consultation to the last follow-up. We are dedicated to helping you get better quickly and live a pain-free, active life again. We have a lot of success, contemporary facilities, and caring staff.
Hernia Surgery: $3000