Hernia Repair

What is Hernia Repair Operation?

Overview: Hernia repair operation is a procedure to correct hernia defects or symptoms. Small hernia symptoms may require only observation and not an immediate operation. Some of the symptoms of Hernia are:

Localised growth of large bulge/sack/lump in the affected area.

Feeling any one of the following in the area affected. This can be with any movement like coughing, bending, lifting, standing or physical activities.

pain
discomfort
strain
weakness
pressure
heaviness

Feeling pain while passing urine or bowels
Chest pain, acid reflux, gurgling or difficulty swallowing
Nausea or vomiting

All hernia symptoms are not life threatening but they are very hard to manage. Hernia symptoms take extremely long to heal without an operation. The squeezed area can become permanently unusable due to no blood supply. Therefore, a hernia repair operation is required to permanently correct the hernia symptoms.

How do you prepare for Hernia Repair Operation?

Your doctor may ask you to stop taking blood thinning medicines like aspirin or other medications containing aspirin for at least two weeks prior to surgery.
You will be asked to stop eating anything after midnight before the scheduled surgery.
You will undergo several blood tests, X-rays, MRI, EKG, and anesthesia clearance tests in order to determine your health condition

How do you prepare for Hernia Repair Operation?

In hernia repair operation your surgeon uses a piece of mesh or synthetic prosthetic for support on the opening. As per choice, your surgeon will conduct any one form of hernia repair operation.

Herniorrhaphy.Your surgeon will create an incision directly on the hernia symptoms. A supportive device will be sewn to opening of the hernia symptoms.

This hernia repair operation is usually done in an outpatient setting. It is also more famous for successfully operating on smaller hernia symptoms. Your surgeon will put you under local anesthesia that will keep you numb and awake.

Laparoscopy.Your surgeon will put you under general anesthesia. Cannulas will be introduced into your stomach wall. Your surgical specialists will release a gas to create space.

The surgeon will introduce a camera through one cannula to make sure they are at a good distance from the hernia opening. They will pass the supportive device through another cannula.

A miniature claw will help your surgeon to fix the device on the hernia opening with stitches/staples. This form of operation is more famous for successfully operating on both small and large hernia symptoms of the stomach wall.

What can you expect after Hernia Repair Operation?

As per the choice of hernia repair operation, you will be able to leave the hospital in 1-2 days. With laparoscopic hernia repair operation, there are lesser cuts in your body. This ensures lesser pain and faster time for recovery.

What are the risks associated with Hernia Repair Operation?

Your doctors and surgical specialists will always ensure hernia repair operations are safe. Yet, there can be a few things you should be careful about. The possible complications associated with hernia repair operations include-

Highfever
Obesity or weight issues
Difficult to lift heavy weight. This can be dangerous as muscles can be non stable
Cystic fibrosis which leads to further lung dysfunction like chronic cough and sneeze that may be permanent
Chronic diarrhea and constipation
Nausea
Having difficulty urinating
Operation area becoming increasingly red
Uncontrollable pain and bleeding
Dangerous levels of swelling

Alwaysinform your doctor immediately if you experience any of the symptoms above.

What are some of the lifestyle changes associated with Hernia Repair Operation?

Your doctor and surgical specialists will ask you to-

Regularly ice the operated area(s)
To take regular short walks to prevent blood clots and encourage blood circulation
Avoid any long or straining physical activities for at least a week. You are allowed normal activities after 3-4 weeks.
Eat healthy and drink lots of water

Key Terminology:

Hernia defect. It is a psychical condition in your body. A part of an area in your body is weak or has an unwanted opening. This causes soft tissue like fat or the intestines to squeeze into the opening. A hernia defect can form in areas like the stomach wall, groin, umbilical, femoral, etc. Many doctors diagnose hernia symptoms as bowels stuck in your intestines.
Herniorrhaphy. Another term for open hernia repair operation.

Laparoscopy. This form of operation has the least amount of surgical invasion.

Cannulas. Tube-like tools used in a laparoscopy.

Miniature claw. A form of surgical handle used to fix devices and/or operate in a laparoscopy.

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