PETE GARCIA M.D.

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A hernia is a hole in the abdominal wall where there shouldn't be one. Common areas are in the groin (inguinal or femoral), at the belly button (umbilical), midline (Epigastric), diaphragm (hiatal hernia) and incisional (from prior surgeries). Although there may be circumstances when hernias are treated non-operatively most hernias are repaired surgically. The reason for this is that there is a risk of a loop of intestine becoming incarcerated in the hole and this might lead to strangulation. The majority of hernias are repaired with mesh (a screen like material), which minimizes the risk of recurrence.

Some hernias may be best repaired in a conventional (open) technique while others may be better served with a minimally invasive technique. The majority of patients will go home the same day following a hernia repair.