What is a Hernia?
A hernia is the protrusion of an organ through the structure or muscle that usually contains it. The condition occurs most often in the abdominal wall, when the intestine pushes through a weak spot in the wall. This causes an abnormal bulge under the skin of the abdomen, usually near the groin or the navel. The most common abdominal wall hernia is an inguinal hernia.
Hernias are repaired through open surgery or laparoscopic surgery to push the bulge back into place and strengthen the weakness in the abdominal wall.
Discharge Instruction following Hernia Repair Surgery
