What is it?
Hernia is an abnormal protrusion of organs through normal openings in the body wall. The most common type of hernia is inguinal hernia. Hernia may be internal or external. Femoral, umbilical, incisional, epigastric and hiatal hernia are other types of hernia. In initial stages hernia is reducible. Surgery is indicated when hernia causes discomfort, pain and become non reducible. Surgery is also indicated even when no such complications are observed to avoid complications in future.
All the external hernias are diagnosed mostly by the physical examinations. Only some internal hernias are diagnosed by routine ultrasounds.
Surgery is only treatment for treating all the types of hernias. There is no conservative or any other alternative treatment. Your doctor decides which type of hernia repair you require depending upon the type of hernia and presence or absence of complications.
Different types of Hernia Repair Surgeries
Three types of hernia repair surgeries are performed for hernia repair: