Laparoscopic Stomach Hernia repair is similar to other
laparoscopic procedures. First the
surgeon makes a cut over the area of the hernia. A thin, lighted instrument
called a laparoscope is inserted through the incision. The instruments to
repair the hernia are inserted through other small incisions in the lower
abdomen. Mesh is then placed over the defect to reinforce the abdominal wall.
Both Women and men can get a hernia. Some hernias it may be
present at birth, while others develop over time. A hernia does
not get better over time and it will not go away by itself. Hernias are most
commonly occurring in the groin ('inguinal hernias'), around the belly button
('umbilical hernias'), and near the site of a previous surgical operation
('incisional hernias').
Approximately 600,000 hernia repair operations are performed
annually in India. Many are performed by the conventional "open"
method. Some hernia repairs are performed laparoscopically using a small
telescope called laparoscope.
During laparoscopic surgery, we make a small half inch cut in
the skin at the belly button. Then a thin cannula (tube) is introduced in
between the muscle fibers without cutting any of the muscle. Through the tube,
the laparoscope is inserted into the patient's body. It is equipped with a tiny
camera and light source that allows it to send images through a fiber-optic
cord to a television monitor. The television monitor shows a high resolution
magnified image. Watching the monitor, the surgeon can perform the procedure.
While looking inside the patient, further 2 half inch diameter tubes are put
in. This way, the already weak muscles are not disturbed and the net is placed
through the ½ inch holes that are away from the hernia. Thus there is minimal
disturbance to the normal body and as a result the pain is minimal and very
little rest is required. There are more and more reports showing the success of
this technique in reducing post operative pain, rest and recurrence rates.
Preparation for Surgery
Most hernia operations are performed on an outpatient basis that is the patient will go home on the same day that the operation is performed.
You should shower the night before or the morning of the
operation.
You should refrain from eating or drinking after midnight on the night before your operation.
Some preoperative testing may be required depending on your
medical condition and the type of anesthesia needed for your operation.
If you have difficulties moving your bowels, an enema or
similar preparation should be used after consulting with your surgeon.
If you take medication on a daily basis, discuss this with
your surgeon.
Laparoscopic hernia is an efficient technique that compares favorably
to current open surgical techniques. The patients are relatively pain free and
can return to work and normal activities much quicker than open hernia repairs.
Advantages of Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic) Repair
- Shorter operative time,
- Less pain,
- Shorter recover period.
We provide all laparoscopic procedures like AdhesiolysisSurgery, Cholecystectomy, Hernia Repair, Hydatid Cyst Liver, Inguinal HerniaRepair, Rectopexy, Repair of Hiatus Hernia, Splenectomy, Varicocelectomy,
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with affordable cost in Bangalore, India. The cost of Laparoscopic treatment in
India is very low as compared to other western countries like USA, UK, Canada,
Switzerland, Austria etc.
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