ABDOMINAL HERNIA SURGERY

What Is Hernia Surgery?

It is the surgery or operation to repair a hernia. A hernia is tissue that protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall. Your intestine may leak through this weakened area. During surgery to repair the hernia, the bulging tissue is reintroduced. Your abdominal wall is strengthened and supported with sutures (stitches), and sometimes with mesh. This repair can be done through open or laparoscopic surgery. You and your surgeon will determine which type of surgery is ideal for you.

How Is The Procedure Carried Out?

Hernia Surgery is carried out through general anesthesia and with a minimally invasive approach, resulting in a fast recovery. Laparoscopic procedures are minimally invasive techniques, this method uses several small incisions, rather than one large incision as in traditional surgery. Fiber optic cameras and specialized instruments are used to perform the procedure through these small incisions. This approach offers many benefits for the patient, such as:

• Less recovery time.
• Less scars.
• Less discomfort or pain.
• Quicker return to normal activities.

Abdominal Wall Hernias

Abdominal wall hernias (also called abdominal hernias) include the following:

• Umbilical hernias: Umbilical hernia is defined as a bulge around the navel, which may contain omentum, part of the small intestine or large intestine.
• Epigastric hernias: they are formed through small natural defects located in the midline of the upper half of the abdominal wall (above the navel).
• Incisional hernias: appear through a surgical incision in the abdominal wall. This type of hernia can appear many years after surgery.

The Symptoms of Abdominal Wall Hernias

Affected persons usually notice the presence of a bulge in the area where the hernia is located. Sometimes, the hernia appears only when lifting, coughing or straining. It usually causes little or no discomfort, and the bulge can be pushed back inward (reducible hernia) by the affected person or by the physician.

• An incarcerated (incarcerated) hernia is usually more painful and the bulge cannot be reduced.
• A strangulated hernia causes constant pain that gradually increases, typically with nausea and vomiting, cannot be reduced and is painful to the touch.

Surgical Treatment of Abdominal Wall Hernias

Abdominal wall hernia surgery is currently a safe, comfortable and recommended method for most patients. It is performed through a small incision inside the area of the abdominal wall hernia with very good functional and aesthetic results.

During the abdominal wall hernia repair, regional anesthesia is administered to the patient, the procedure most of the times can be performed on an outpatient basis and the patient can leave the same day and return to work and normal life a few days later.

Our doctor is a general surgeon specializing in inguinal hernia in Istanbul, Turkey. If you have any symptoms or doubts about your health, schedule an appointment here to receive medical attention appropriate to your condition.

How Much Does A Abdominal Hernias Surgery Cost?

At Marmara Health Clinic, We Like It When People Feel Good About Themselves. By Using Effective And Safe Methods, We Can Organize The Operating Time As Efficiently As Possible, Which Promotes A Faster Recovery.

We Offer Transparent All-In Prices, Including Surgery, Overnight Stay And The Necessary Aftercare. This Way You Know In Advance What To Expect In Costs, No Surprises Afterwards.

Contact Our Clinic At Istanbul Today

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FAQ Abdominal Hernias Surgery In Istanbul Turkey

What are abdominal wall hernias and why do they occur?

They are the outflow of contents from the abdominal cavity, through a weakened hole in the abdominal wall. They can occur in any part of the abdominal cavity including the umbilical region. If there is a previous abdominal surgery and there is a bulge, it is known as ventral hernia.

How can we identify an abdominal wall hernia?

By the appearance of a lump anywhere in the abdomen and umbilicus that increases in size with increased intra-abdominal pressure (coughing, sneezing, exercise, pregnancy, etc.) and may disappear with decubitus. It may cause discrete pain and deformation of the abdominal and umbilical region.

If this tumor becomes irreducible (does not disappear) or very painful, it may be a case of incarceration (entrapment of its contents, which can become an intestinal loop) and in this case, urgent consultation is necessary.

How can it be distinguished from other pathologies? How should it be diagnosed?

As I mentioned above, the main diagnostic sign is the appearance of a lump in the abdominal and/or umbilical region. Diagnosis is simple, by examination by a general surgeon. It usually does not require any complementary exploration for its diagnosis.

How is an abdominal wall hernia treated and by what technique?

The only treatment that solves an abdominal wall hernia is surgical. It can be performed as minimally invasive open surgery and by laparoscopic surgery.

This technique can be performed under regional or general anesthesia, but it is usually performed under regional anesthesia. It requires a minimum hospital stay of 4 to 6 hours as outpatient surgery.

Will the results be favorable, what will the postoperative period be like, and will the patient be able to resume normal life immediately?

According to published studies, recurrence (the appearance of a new hernia) is less than 5% in 5-year follow-ups. Although it is true that there are factors that increase this percentage, such as:

• Obesity
• Smoking.
• Diabetes
• Pulmonary disease
• Immediate pregnancy after repair
• Postoperative infection

The vast majority of patients can lead a normal life 48 hours postoperatively. It is recommended not to perform abrupt exercise during the first month, since this is the minimum healing time.