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Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
Hernia is a condition in which tissue or an organ, usually fatty tissue, but possibly even part of the intestine, protrudes through an opening of the abdominal wall. When it occurs in the part of the groin area known as the inguinal canal, it is called an inguinal hernia. The inguinal canal is the passageway between the abdomen and the reproductive organs. The abdominal wall in this area has an opening to allow blood vessels to reach the testicles. This opening may not close properly after birth or may enlarge during life. There are other factors, however, that can occur later in life to make this area prone to a hernia, including chronic cough, chronic constipation, smoking, pregnancy, and certain medical conditions. Similar hernia can occur in other parts of abdomen like umbilicus , areas of previous surgery and lower abdomen . All these hernias need to be treated by surgery preferably by laparoscopy .
What is hernia repair surgery?
Laparoscopic (minimally invasive) hernia repair uses a laparoscope, a thin, telescope-like instrument that is inserted through a small incision at the umbilicus (belly button). This procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia,
How is a hernia treated?
A hernia is usually treated with surgery. Hernia surgery can be done by open or laparoscopic method , in both methods a mesh is usually placed to prevent future re occurrence of hernia of these methods laparoscopic method has multiple advantages
Advantages of laparoscopic appendectomy
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Less pain
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No Scars
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No Bleeding Infection
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Lesser rates of developing hernia again
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Back to normal early
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