What are the Different Types of Hernia Operations?
A hernia is a swelling of the intestine/abdominal wall found via an abnormally large opening in the muscle wall of the abdomen. Hernia operations are performed for various types of hernias including an epigastic hernia (upper part of the abdomen), a femoral hernia (below the groin fold), a hiatus hernia (internal hernia), an incisional hernia (occurs at the site of prior operations and may be required because of failed healing), an inguinal hernia (found in the lower abdomen just above the leg crease in the groin area), and umbilical hernias (near the belly button or navel).
A hernia is a swelling of the intestine/abdominal wall found via an abnormally large opening in the muscle wall of the abdomen. Hernia operations are performed for various types of hernias including an epigastic hernia (upper part of the abdomen), a femoral hernia (below the groin fold), a hiatus hernia (internal hernia), an incisional hernia (occurs at the site of prior operations and may be required because of failed healing), an inguinal hernia (found in the lower abdomen just above the leg crease in the groin area), and umbilical hernias (near the belly button or navel). There are different types of hernia operations. The conventional/traditional hernia operations require an incision over the site of the hernia and the protruding tissue is returned to the abdominal cavity while removing the formed sac. A surgeon repairs the weakness in the abdominal wall by sewing strong muscle over the defect. This older technique for hernia repair involves extensive tension on the muscles which c
