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What is a hernia?
What is a hernia?
A hernia is a common problem that is a result of a laxity or weakness in a muscle and/or fascial layer that results in the protrusion of fat or intestines from the inner abdominal cavity protruding through muscle layers which can cause a visible bulge and/or pain. (Hernia actually comes from the Greek word hernios and refers to a bulging or rupture and can also refer to parts of the body not related to the abdominal cavity, for example another common "hernia" is disc herniation whereby part of ones's vertebral disk herniates towards the spinal cord causing nerve pain and weakness). Hernias likely have a genetic component and also are correlated to pressure and certain lifting movements.
A hernia is a common problem that is a result of a laxity or weakness in a muscle and/or fascial layer that results in the protrusion of fat or intestines from the inner abdominal cavity protruding through muscle layers which can cause a visible bulge and/or pain. (Hernia actually comes from the Greek word hernios and refers to a bulging or rupture and can also refer to parts of the body not related to the abdominal cavity, for example another common "hernia" is disc herniation whereby part of ones's vertebral disk herniates towards the spinal cord causing nerve pain and weakness). Hernias likely have a genetic component and also are correlated to pressure and certain lifting movements.
Are hernias dangerous?
Are hernias dangerous?
Most hernias are not life-threatening. However if a hernia becomes incarcerated (stuck, not reducible), or strangulated (very painful where the blood flow is restricted), these can be emergency situations. Hernias often cause decreased quality of life and can grow larger with time leading to more symptoms. For this reason, many hernias are recommended to be repaired surgically.
Most hernias are not life-threatening. However if a hernia becomes incarcerated (stuck, not reducible), or strangulated (very painful where the blood flow is restricted), these can be emergency situations. Hernias often cause decreased quality of life and can grow larger with time leading to more symptoms. For this reason, many hernias are recommended to be repaired surgically.
What are the different types of hernias?
What are the different types of hernias?
Common hernia types include inguinal (groin and femoral), umbilical (belly button), abdominal (ventral, flank, epigastric, Spigelian), incisional (at a previous incision), and hiatal hernias.
Common hernia types include inguinal (groin and femoral), umbilical (belly button), abdominal (ventral, flank, epigastric, Spigelian), incisional (at a previous incision), and hiatal hernias.
Which hernias do we treat?
Which hernias do we treat?
We specialize in inguinal and umbilical hernia repairs and also offer additional hernia repairs including non-mesh options. We do not currently offer treatment for hiatal hernias although we can help with work-up and direction if surgical repair is indicated. When we refer to other hernia specialists in areas we do not treat, we select specialists who utilize the best techniques with a high level of expertise.
We specialize in inguinal and umbilical hernia repairs and also offer additional hernia repairs including non-mesh options. We do not currently offer treatment for hiatal hernias although we can help with work-up and direction if surgical repair is indicated. When we refer to other hernia specialists in areas we do not treat, we select specialists who utilize the best techniques with a high level of expertise.
Is hernia mesh safe?
Is hernia mesh safe?
The standard accepted answer in the surgical community is that yes the use of mesh is safe. And while we generally agree with that, we believe that mesh is over-utilized in the USA especially with primary inguinal hernias which now have multiple well-studied surgical techniques available that do not require the use of permanent mesh.
The standard accepted answer in the surgical community is that yes the use of mesh is safe. And while we generally agree with that, we believe that mesh is over-utilized in the USA especially with primary inguinal hernias which now have multiple well-studied surgical techniques available that do not require the use of permanent mesh.
Hernia Basics
Hernia Basics
How do you know if you have a hernia?
Muscle strain vs hernia
The presence of a bulge that changes size
Physical exam is key
Ultrasound or CT can help sometimes
What is a hernia?
Many types
Abdominal wall hernias
Inguinal (groin)
Ventral (umbilical, incisional, epigastric)
Inguinal Hernias
Inguinal Hernias
Inguinal Hernia: Basics
More common in men
Low risk of strangulation
Observation vs surgery
Inguinal Hernia: Repairs
Mesh vs no-mesh
Robotic and laparoscopic better in obesity
Benefits of Open Repairs
Why we often recommend open repairs
Anesthesia options
Ventral (Umbilical & Incisional) Hernias
Ventral (Umbilical & Incisional) Hernias
Ventral Hernia: Basics
Includes umbilical and incisional hernias
Low risk of strangulation
Observation vs surgery
Ventral Hernia: Repairs
We prefer open repairs for small hernias or thin patients with a rectus diastasis
We prefer robotic repairs for large hernias or obese patients with a rectus diastasis
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