Hernia surgery

Inguinal hernia is the most common type of hernia in adults. Hernia inguinalis, better known as inguinal hernia, is more common in men, but can also affect women.

In case of an inguinal hernia, the abdominal contents, most often the small intestine or the omentum (the layer of fat covering the human abdominal cavity) protrude through the hernia, resulting in a bulge or visible protrusion.

The femoral hernia is a relatively rare type, accounting for only 3% of hernias. While femoral hernia can occur in both men and women, it almost without exception develops in women due to the wider bones of the female pelvis. Femoral hernia is more common in adults than in children.

Epigastric hernia occurs when, due to the weakness of the abdominal muscles, the abdominal tissues can protrude through the muscle. Gastric hernia is similar to umbilical hernia, except that the umbilical hernia develops around the navel, while the gastric hernia is usually between the navel and the chest.

Umbilical hernia occurs in the umbilicus or around the umbilicus. The umbilicus is an inherently weaker area of ​​the abdominal wall, probably because the umbilical cord started from here in the uterus. The aponeurosis layer of the abdominal wall may become thinner, leading to the formation of a cavity (hernia) in the abdominal wall.

Hydrocele is actually a urological disease that involves fluid build-up around the testicles. Hydrocele develops because the fluid produced by the tunica vaginalis accumulates between the testicles and the tunica vaginalis, thereby increasing the size of the testicles. The cause is usually some form of scarring or inflammation and is a common complication of testicular varicose vein surgery. Hydrocele surgery is the solution to the problem in most cases because there is little chance of recurrence.

A hernia most often develops in the abdomen when a weakness in the abdominal wall develops into a localized opening or “defect” through which adipose tissue or the abdominal organs covered by the peritoneum can protrude.

Risk factors for developing a hernia include, but are not limited to smoking, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, obesity, pregnancy, peritoneal dialysis, collagen vascular disease, and previous open appendectomy (surgical removal of an inflamed appendix). The hernia is partly of genetic origin and is therefore more common in some families.

In most cases, the hernia can be diagnosed based on the symptoms. However, a medical imaging procedure may be used to confirm the diagnosis or rule out other possible causes.

The hernia surgery begins with a consultation in our private hospital, where the doctor will determine the severity of the hernia and how the hernia surgery will be performed.

It is important to recognize the early symptoms of a hernia in time. An untreated hernia will not go away on its own and may put too much pressure on the surrounding tissues, causing swelling and pain in the surrounding areas.

If blood flow in the trapped intestinal tract is inadequate, incarceration occurs. This can cause the intestinal tissue to become infected or die. An incarcerated hernia is life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention.

It is important that you tell your doctor in advance about any medical information, including any non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), aspirin or ibuprofen you are taking.

Before surgery, be sure to follow the restrictions prescribed by your surgeon. Do not take NSAIDs one week before the surgery, and do not eat on the day of surgery.

If the intervention requires a hospital stay, be sure to bring everything with you that you will need during this time.

After returning home following the surgery, follow your surgeon’s instructions on when you can return to your normal daily activities.

The degree of pain and/or discomfort you experience depends on the location of the hernia, the type of the surgery, and your individual pain tolerance.

Walking and climbing stairs can be difficult for a few more days.