- Fast Recovery Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- This is one of the most technically advanced techniques to fix an inguinal hernia. We utilize a single small incision, usually with local anesthesia combined with sedation to place mesh in the preperitoneal space. This gets patients identical outcomes to laparoscopic or even robotic repairs, without general anesthesia and less postoperative pain.
- Hernia FAQ
- Here we dive into the details and answer questions like what is a hernia? When is the best time to have surgery? I don’t want mesh, where should I go? Do I have to have general anesthesia? What are hernia symptoms?
- Umbilical Hernia Surgery
- Umbilical hernia surgery is often performed under local anesthesia with sedation, utilizing a single small (2cm) skin incision. Mesh may be used for larger hernias which no mesh repair options may be an option for some. General anesthesia can be avoided except in patients who are obese or have had significant previous surgery at the site.
- No Mesh Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- There are many types of non mesh inguinal hernia repairs, and the Shouldice repair has been shown to be the best over the last 70+ years and multiple of generations of surgeons. By meticulously dissecting the inguinal canal and below, surgeons are able to recreate the inguinal canal anatomy in multiple mobile layers that can withstand the test of time. This repair is performed by hernia specialists under local anesthesia with sedation in thin patients
- What to Expect from Surgery
- While every person is different, we walk you through the typical day of surgery and typical surgery recovery. By utilizing multi-modal analgesia, specifically acetaminophen and ibuprofen, either taken together or alternating, most patients can ovoid any opioids in the postoperative period.
- Hernia Glossary
- Definitions of terms like incarcerated hernia, femoral hernia, umbilical hernia & umbilical hernia.
- Resources
- Additional information and links for patients interested in learning more about hernias.
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