Laparoscopic Hernia Repair Surgery Explained Laparoscopic hernia surgery is one of the more advanced surgical techniques, but is a minimally invasive surgery where small incisions are made. A camera (laparoscope) is used to guide the surgical repair throughout. Surgical mesh is then placed inside the abdominal wall to reinforce the weakened area. This approach is…
Open Hernia Repair Surgery Explained Open hernia repair surgery is a traditional approach where a single incision is made directly over the hernia site to push the protruding tissue back and reinforce the area with sutures or mesh. It is often used for hernias that are not amenable to more minimally invasive surgery techniques and…
Robotic Hernia Repair Surgery Explained Robotic hernia surgery is a minimally invasive procedure where small incisions are made, and a camera (laparoscope) is used to guide the repair that is performed with a robot and the surgeon on an operating counsel. Avoiding major surgery, this represents one of the advanced treatment options for various types…
What is Mesh? Hernia mesh is a material used in many different types of hernia repairs, including inguinal (groin hernia) and ventral hernias (abdominal muscles), which are among the most common types of hernia. How it works Surgical mesh provides structural support to reduce the risk of recurrence (chance that the hernia comes back) and…