What is Abdominal wall hernia | Hernie
In an abdominal wall hernia, organs (e.g., the intestine) or portions of tissue, which are enclosed in a hernial sac, protrude outward through a gap in the abdominal wall (hernial orifice). This leads to a palpable swelling and/or pain in the area of the hernia.
Hernias can occur in the groin, thigh, navel, or along an existing surgical scar. Women are more prone to femoral hernias, while men are more prone to inguinal hernias. In adults, hernias require treatment because the hernial contents can become strangulated, in which case emergency surgery is necessary.
However, hernias often develop slowly and can usually be surgically repaired during an elective procedure.
Information on the operation
During the surgery, the hernia is exposed through an incision in the abdomen, reduced back into the abdominal cavity, and the hernial orifice is closed with strong sutures or a synthetic mesh. In the case of an umbilical hernia, the incision is made in a crescent shape around the navel and heals inconspicuously over time.
Hospital stay and anesthesia
The procedure can be performed on an outpatient basis for smaller hernias (e.g., umbilical hernia). However, it must be ensured that a caregiver is present for 24 hours after the procedure. For larger and more complicated hernias, an inpatient stay is necessary.