Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair

Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair

A Hernia is a condition in which an internal organ or fat or tissue bulges out through a weak spot in the body. The bulge is usually visible on the skin but may be internal also. This weak spot can either be the natural opening of the body, such as groin and the belly button, or the site of any previous injury or surgical would. The abdomen is the most common site for hernias to develop, however, they can outgrow in the chest, upper thigh and groin areas as well. Hernias are not a fatal condition and give an ample amount of time to the person to address and cure it. Failing to do so, however, can cause unwanted complications.

Inguinal Hernia

An inguinal hernia is commonly seen in males and can present at any age in life. Once diagnosed, the patient needs to be treated with surgery. In most of cases, surgery is done with mesh implant to support the weak tissue

There are various techniques for inguinal hernia surgery and laparoscopic repair is the most recent and advanced technique for the same.

Laparoscopic surgery has the following advantages over open hernia repair:

• People may prefer laparoscopic hernia repair because it causes less pain and they are able to return to work more quickly than they would after open repair surgery.
• Repair of a recurrent hernia often is easier using laparoscopic techniques than using open surgery.
• It is possible to check for and repair a second hernia on the opposite side at the time of the operation.
• Because smaller incisions are used, laparoscopy may be more appealing for cosmetic reasons.