A hernia is usually treated with surgery. The three main types of hernia surgery are open repair, laparoscopic (minimally invasive) repair, and robotic repair. This article provides details of each procedure. Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery is an advanced technique to treat patients with hernia without any significant side effects. Hernia forms when an organ pushes through a weakness or defect in the tissue or muscle that holds it in place. A hernia is common in the abdomen, and it can occur in the belly button, upper thigh, and groin areas. Though hernias are not fatal, yet they need surgical correction to avoid complications. The leading cause of a hernia is strain and muscle weakness. The common causes of muscle weakness are the aging process, persistent coughing, weakening of the muscles from injury and surgery, or a congenital defect. robotic surgery is similar to laparoscopic hernia and is done with costly robotic machines in limited centers in India.
The Laparoscopic surgeon inflates the patient’s abdominal region with carbon-dioxide gas. The gas gives the surgeon an adequate space and a clear view of the organs. Then, he will make small slits near the surgical site. A thin tube with a small camera called a laparoscope is inserted through the incision. The surgeon uses images from the laparoscope and repairs hernia. Then the hole is covered with a mesh from inside the abdomen. Generally, the patient will be administered general anesthesia for laparoscopic hernia surgery.
Laparoscopic hernia surgery can be performed to repair the majority of the hernias, including
Most patients will go home the same day or a day after the laparoscopic hernia surgery. Generally, The patient will be prescribed pain medications. Light exercises will be taught to the patient. Within a couple of week, the patient may return to normal activities. However, the physical condition and recovery vary between individuals.