The Hernia Institute of South Jersey
Hernias are very common medical conditions requiring surgery. They are weaknesses in the abdominal wall most commonly in the groin(inguinal hernia) the umbilicus, or in the incisions of previous operations(incisional hernia) and diaphragmatic(hiatal or paraesophageal). These are all able to be treated with minimally invasive techniques. Left untreated they can lead to incarceration, bowel obstruction, or even gangrene of the intestines(strangulation). Most hernias are repaired with mesh which helps strengthen the weakness in the abdominal wall.
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Minimally Invasive or Laparoscopic Hernia Repair Approximately 600,000 hernia repair operations are performed annually in the United States. Many are performed by the conventional "open" method. Laparoscopic Hernia Repair is a recent technique to fix tears in the abdominal wall (muscle) using small incisions, telescopes and a patch (mesh).Read More>>>
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Treatment of Incisional Hernia An incisional hernia is a weakness in a person’s abdominal wall resulting from a breakdown of a healed incision from a previous operation. Incisional hernias occur because a healed incision can weaken over time in some people. In those patients in whom the collagen framework of the healing tissue is weak, the continued pressure from within the abdomen causes the hernia to form.
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Minimally Invasive Kugel Patch Inguinal Hernia Repair
Approximately 600,000 hernia repair operations are performed annually in the United States. Many are performed by the conventional "open" method. Laparoscopic Hernia Repair is a recent technique to fix tears in the abdominal wall (muscle) using small incisions, telescopes and a patch (mesh). It may offer quicker return to work and normal activities with decreased pain for some patients. Read More>>> |
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