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Can you have laparoscopic surgery if you have a hernia?

A laparoscopic repair requires several small incisions instead of a single larger cut. If hernias are on both sides, both hernias can be repaired at the same time without the need for a second large incision. Laparoscopic surgery allows the surgeon to examine both groin areas and all sites of hernias for defects.

Can I have hernia and gallbladder surgery together?

Conclusion: Simultaneous operation involving laparoscopic hernioplasty and laparoscopic cholecystectomy is feasible and safe. Inguinal hernia and cholecystolithiasis are both general diseases and there is a good indication of laparoscopic surgery.

Is ventral hernia upper or lower abdomen?

A ventral hernia occurs along the vertical center of the abdominal wall. Symptoms include pain in the abdomen, especially when lifting or straining.

Can a ventral hernia come back?

Conclusion: Most hernia recurrences occur within 2 y after surgery for ventral hernias. There appears to be a continued although low subsequent yearly rate of recurrence for open repairs.

Does laparoscopic hernia surgery use mesh?

Laparoscopic – The surgeon makes several small incisions in the abdomen that allow surgical tools into the openings to repair the hernia. Laparoscopic surgery can be performed with or without surgical mesh.

Can a hernia affect your gallbladder?

The herniation of the gallbladder is an uncommon event. Most of the cases reported in literature are internal hernias through the Winslow foramen (1). The herniation of the gallbladder through acquired defects of the abdominal wall (incisional hernia) has been much less reported.

Can having your gallbladder removed cause a hernia?

The possibility of developing abdominal wall hernia after laparoscopic gallbladder removal is very low. However, there are some reports of increasing risk of umbilical hernia after the single incision robotic assisted gallbladder surgery.

What is the difference between a hiatal hernia and ventral hernia?

Unlike ventral hernias, which protrude through the abdominal wall, a hiatal hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach pushes up into the chest through a small opening in the diaphragm, the muscle that separates the abdomen from the chest.

Can a ventral hernia cause digestive problems?

A ventral hernia’s symptoms are determined by its location in the abdomen and can include sharp pain that may be present during physical activity, vomiting (in the case of incisional hernias), and constipation.

Can you get another hernia after mesh repair?

Yes, you can get another hernia after mesh repair, especially with a defective and/or recalled mesh .

Can a hernia be repaired twice?

Traditional hernia repairs that simply stitch the hernia closed and do not use mesh have the highest rate of recurrence. It is estimated that up to 30\% of such repairs can recur. This is because the tissue around the suture can weaken over time and abdominal stress can eventually cause the tissue to tear.

Can a hernia be repaired with a gallbladder removal?

Hernia and Gallbladder Surgery The most common surgical procedures performed in the abdomen are hernia repair and cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal). These procedures are most often performed using minimally invasive approaches on an outpatient basis. This usually means less pain and quicker recovery for patients.

How is gallbladder removal surgery done?

The surgeon must cut through muscle layers to get to the gallbladder in order to remove it. Laparoscopic surgery: This type of surgery requires four small incisions and the use of a laparoscope. The surgeon performs the surgery while looking at video monitor.

What are the risks of gallbladder surgery?

Risk of developing abdominal wall hernia after the gallbladder surgery. Performing any abdominal surgery has the risk of developing abdominal wall hernia, called incisional hernia.

How is laparoscopic hernia surgery performed?

Surgery is performed by a general surgeon or a colon-rectal specialist. Once anesthesia is given, surgery begins with an incision on either side of the hernia. A laparoscope is inserted into one incision, and the other incision is used for additional surgical instruments.