Procedure Description:

Abdominal hernia surgery

Abdominal hernias are frequently repaired surgically to prevent them from worsening. During abdominal hernia repair surgery, your surgeon will put you to sleep using general anesthetic. To access the hernia, make one major incision (or several small incisions) near the affected area.

Disease Overview:

Hernia:

A hernia is an organ protrusion or covering that passes through a break in the wall of the space it typically occupies. The most common type of hernia is an abdominal one. They develop when the inner layers of the abdominal muscle weaken, causing a protrusion or rupture. The inner lining of the abdomen pushes through the weakening piece of the abdominal wall to form a little balloon-like sac, similar to how an inner tube pushes through a cracked tire. This may allow a loop of intestine or abdominal tissue to press into the sac. A hernia can cause severe discomfort and other potentially fatal complications, demanding prompt treatment.
A hernia can be congenital (existing from birth) or develop over time. A hernia does not improve over time or go away on its own. Hernias are more prevalent in men, but they can also occur in women and children.

Disease Signs and Symptoms:

The most noticeable sign of a hernia is a lump or protrusion in the afflicted area. Other signs and symptoms are determined by the size and location of the hernia.

- You may notice a bump in the area where your groyne and upper thigh meet if you have an inguinal hernia.

- You experience pain and discomfort that gets worse at the end of the day or after lengthy hours of standing.

- Aches and pains while bending, coughing, or moving heavy things

- A sense of weakness or pressure in the groin.

- Pain or discomfort during urinating or bowel motions.

- If you have a hiatal hernia, you may find it difficult to swallow meals and have a burning feeling in your chest.

Disease Causes:

Hernias are caused by a weakness in the abdominal wall, which permits the contents of the abdomen to be forced out when the abdominal wall is strained. Muscle weakness can be caused by a number of factors, including - the failure of the abdominal wall to seal correctly in the womb. This is a congenital abnormality that might manifest itself in childhood or adolescence.

- As you become older, your muscles lose tone and you may develop a hernia.

- Injuries cause damage.

- Pregnancy, which increases abdominal pressure and strains the abdominal wall.

- Lifting of large goods incorrectly.

- Constipation, which causes abdominal tension during bowel movements.

- Coughing or sneezing on a regular basis.

- Excessive weight gain in a short period of time.

- Hernias are also more likely to occur in people with diseases like cystic fibrosis.

- Cigarette smoking can also lead to the formation of a hernia.

Although a hernia bulge might happen unexpectedly, hernias usually grow over time. As pressure inside the abdomen forces the intestines or other tissues out through the weak spot, they become bigger.

Disease Diagnosis:

A protrusion in the groin area will be checked by your doctor. Because coughing and standing can accentuate a hernia, you'll most likely be urged to stand and cough or strain. Your doctor may recommend an imaging test, such as an abdominal ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI, if the diagnosis isn't clear.

Disease Treatment:

The weakening in the abdominal wall is repaired during surgery to treat a hernia. Muscle and connective tissue can be sutured together to heal the defect in a typical way. Or, to achieve a tension-free repair, specific mesh materials are employed to patch the weak region. Hernioplasty is a procedure that is used to repair a herniotomy plus reinforcement of the posterior wall of the inguinal canal with a synthetic mesh. Open surgery and keyhole or laparoscopic surgery are the two most common methods of surgery. Key-hole surgery is a basic laparoscopic procedure that involves making tiny incisions and putting a mesh in the afflicted area to treat a hernia.