A hernia generally occurs when one organ pushes itself through a kind of opening in the tissue or muscle that primarily holds it in its place. Hernias mostly appear in your abdomen between the hips and chest but they can also be seen in the groin and upper thigh. They laparoscopic require surgery in order to prevent complications.
Types of Hernia:
- Inguinal hernia
- Ventral hernia
- Femoral hernia
- Hiatal hernia
Symptoms of hernia:
The first symptom of a hernia is a lump or bulge in that area. For an inguinal hernia, you will see a lump on both sides of the pubic bone where the thigh and groin meet. When you will lie down, you will see it disappear.
You can feel it by touch mostly when you are coughing, bending, or standing up. There will be some pain and discomfort in that area where the lump is present. Hiatal hernias have symptoms including chest pain, difficulty swallowing, as well as heartburn.
Hernias generally do not depict many symptoms. If you have a hernia, you are most likely to find it during a physical evaluation.
Hernia Surgery:
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Open hernia surgery
This surgery requires a cut or incision in your groin. The surgeon identifies the sac with a bulging intestine and pushes your hernia. Later, they secure the wall of the abdomen with a synthetic mesh and stitches.
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Hernia repair laparoscopic surgery
Hernia repair laparoscopic surgery includes a telescope-like instrument. It gets inserted through the belly button by making a small incision. The patient is under general anesthesia so that they do not feel any pain.
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Hernia repair robotic surgery
In this surgery, the hernia repair requires the use of a laparoscope. The only difference is that the surgeon directs the surgery from a console. It can not only benefit the repair of small and weak hernias but also repair the wall of the abdomen.
Conclusion:
If you need treatment for your hernia, you can contact. Dr. Ujwal Zambare His location is at Pune.