A hernia develops when an internal organ or a fatty tissue pushes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle wall or tissues.
A hernia may not need immediate treatment but can worsen over time.
They are noticeable by a bulge in the skin and cause discomfort, pain, and pressure. A hernia can impact the surrounding tissues and organs and can lead to serious complications.
Hernias cannot be treated with medications and in most cases needs surgery.
A hernia repair surgery is a common treatment for hernias.
During the surgery, the surgeon pushes the herniated organ or tissue back into its original place and stitches and repairs the weak spot or opening.
A hernia surgery is performed if they signal the following symptoms:
A laparoscopic hernia surgery is a minimally invasive hernia repair surgery. The procedure is widely used and the most preferred surgery for repairing hernia with minimal side effects and risks.
Whether you can undergo a laparoscopic surgery depends on a proper diagnosis and medical tests.
A laser hernia surgery depends on the following factors:
Based on the above factors, your doctor may decide on treatment. An active person like a sportsperson may want to return to their profession quickly. In that case, the doctor will perform a laparoscopic procedure.
On the other hand, a person with multiple hernias with obesity may have to undergo an open hernia procedure.
The success rate of laparoscopic surgery is very high and it is one of the most preferred surgeries for treating hernias.
Patients who underwent laser surgery have recovered faster and have developed fewer post-operative complications compared to open hernia surgery.
Furthermore, it has been noticed that patients with laser surgery have recovered and resumed their normal lives faster than those who had open surgeries. Cases of recurrence are also less in laser surgery.
Here are a few symptoms that indicate that the surgery is a failure:
Don't just jump into a surgery because your doctor is advising you to go for it. Consult our doctors to know if you need a surgery at all. Rest assured, we WON'T recommend you surgery unless it's the last resort.
A laser or keyhole hernia repair surgery is performed using small keyhole incisions. A special tool called a laparoscope is inserted through one of the incisions. The laparoscope has a small camera that allows the surgeon and the medical team to get an “inside view” of the organs.
The operation is generally performed in an outpatient facility.
Benefits of laser hernia surgery:
The chances of hernia recurrence are rare and depend on the type of hernia and several other factors like obesity and whether the patient has underlying diseases.
Your doctor will diagnose your symptoms by doing a physical examination and other imaging tests like ultrasounds, magnetic resonance Imaging (MRI), or a computed tomography or CT scan.
Here are a few factors that increase the risks of recurrence:
Hernia recurrence can be prevented by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This includes exercising regularly to maintain a healthy weight, having a balanced diet, etc.
Your doctor may recommend you follow up and have a physical examination if there are any signs of unusual symptoms.
Studies have shown that laparoscopic surgeries are more successful and the recurrence rates are considerably low.
