Hernia Surgery Hernia Surgery * Surgical Options * Open Surgical Repair * Laparoscopic Surgical Repair * About Anesthesia * About Surgical Mesh * Postoperative complications * Recovery and Recurrence * Patient recovery guides Back | Hernias related searches:hernia surgery recovery | hernia surgery complications | hernia recovery
Symptoms
Inguinal Hernia Repair Symptoms of Inguinal Hernia The two most common symptoms of a hernia are: * Discomfort: Inguinal hernias are usually associated with discomfort that is often described as a burning sensation, a pressure or fullness, an ache or an outright pain in the affected groin. There is… related searches:groin pain | inguinal hernia | swollen groin lymph nodes
Open Hernia Recovery
Recovering from Open Hernia Repair: Patient Guide * Your diet * Activity guidelines * Pain and discomfort * Care of the incisions * When to call the office Recovery overview You will go to the recovery room after your operation. You will probably have minimal discomfort because the local anesthetic… related searches:hernia surgery recovery | hernia recovery | hernia surgery recovery diet | hernia repair
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Hernia Hernia Definition A hernia occurs when part of an organ (usually the intestines) protrudes through a weak point or tear in the thin muscular wall that holds the abdominal organs in place. There are several types of hernias, based on where it occurs: * Inguinal hernia -- appears as a bulge in the groin… related searches:hernia recovery | hernia surgery recovery | hernia surgery complications
Synthetic Mesh Hernia Surgery About Synthetic Mesh Synthetic mesh is a weave, usually of polypropylene, that looks like the screens on your window and doors. The mesh is used to patch an area. The idea is that if you just sew the area back together, tension will be present at the repair. In addition, the pressures… related searches:hernia repair | hernia surgery
About Laparoscopy Hernia Surgery More About Laparoscopy Laparoscopy is a means of vision. Rather than making a large incision and looking directly into the tissues or abdomen, we make small incisions of 5 (about 1/5 of inch) to 12 mm (about 1/2 inch) and use a telescope to see inside them. Three incisions are used… related searches:incisional hernia
Treatment
Inguinal Hernia Repair Treatment Q&A * What should I do about a hernia? Hernias should be repaired surgically at a convenient time. Like any medical problem you may have, Murphy’s Law dictates that it will bother you when it is most inconvenient. Unfortunately, there is no other treatment other than… related searches:inguinal hernia | hernia repair | groin pain
