A Hernia occurs when fatty tissue or organ pushes through a weak place in the surrounding connective tissue or muscle wall. Hernias get bigger if they are not treated on time. In rare cases, they even lead to life-threatening complications. That’s why it is recommended to get it treated.

How is Hernia treated?

A Hernia is usually treated with three types of surgery. They are –

Open Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery
Robotic Hernia Repair

What kind of surgery you will need depends on the size, type and location of your hernia. The concerned doctor will suggest the type of surgery considering the patient’s lifestyle, health and age. Here we will talk about Laparoscopic surgery in detail.

What is Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery?

Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery uses laparoscopic, a thin telescope-like instrument that is inserted through a small incision at the umbilicus. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia.

The laparoscope is attached to a tiny video camera, that projects the inside view of the body onto the television screens in the operating room. The abdomen is inflated with a harmless gas, which helps in creating space for the doctor to view internal structures. The peritoneum i.e. the inner lining of the abdomen is cut to expose the weakness in the abdominal wall. Mesh is placed inside to cover the defects in the abdominal wall and strengthen the tissue.

After the completion of the procedure, the small abdominal incisions are closed with a stitch or with surgical tape. Within a few months, the incisions disappear or are not visible.

What are the advantages of a Laparoscopic Surgery?

Tiny scars are done instead of a large incision
Less invasive
Shorter recovery period

Laparoscopic Surgery may not be appropriate for people who –

Have an incarcerated hernia
Cannot tolerate general anesthesia
Having bleeding disorders
Have had abdominal surgeries
Have severe lung diseases
Are pregnant
Are extremely obese

What are the risks of the surgery?

This type of operation is usually safe but may have some complications like

Infection of the wound
Blood clots
Pain
Recurrence

Gujarat Superspeciality Hospital, Vadodara is the best hospital that provides Laparoscopic surgery treatment for Hernia.