HERNIA SURGERY
Your abdominal wall, which is made up of muscles, protect the organs in your abdomen (belly).
A hernia happens when an organ or fatty tissue squeezes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles or connective tissue
Mostly all hernias need a surgical repair. Hernia is repaired both open and laparoscopically as per the size of the hernia. A mesh is used during a hernia repair.
Most common complications following a hernia repair are - surgical site infection, recurrence of hernia and seromas.
Regarding the approach of repair and complications the surgeon will discuss with you.
Hernia swelling on the skin
Hernia is seen as a swelling on the surface of the skin which buldges out on coughing or increasing abdominal pressure. There may or may not be a scar.
Defect in abdominal Wall
The intestines or the fat covering the intestines protrude through the defect in the abdominal wall. It may or may not cause pain.
Hernia Repair using Mesh
A mesh is a synthetic material made of polypropylene (commonly). It acts as a scaffolding for tissue ingrowth and fibrosis. It is used for hernia surgery as it has decreased the chances of hernia recurrences.