Facts about hiatal hernia surgery

A hernia is an event in which one part of your body obtrudes into a gap or small opening of another area of your body. More specifically, a hiatal hernia is a hernia that forms in your diaphragm where your esophagus meets your stomach. This can cause numerous complications and painful symptoms. If symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty breathing, and painful swallowing are persistent and severe than one needs to seek medical attention. Hiatal hernia surgery is one form of treatment for this painful occurrence. Other treatments include medications, proton pump inhibitors, and lifestyle changes. However, if a patient is looking for a more permanent solution to their hernia, then speak to your doctor about undergoing hiatal hernia surgery. In addition, this is a laparoscopic procedure so it generally results in less scarring and pain.

When a hernia occurs in the groin, it is called an inguinal hernia. Though they are not dangerous in themselves, inguinal hernias have risks of life threatening complications. As a result, inguinal hernia surgery is often recommended. This routine operation is mainly performed in two ways: open procedures and keyhole surgery. The open procedure is performed through a cut in the groin and then repaired with mesh or a plug to reinforce the abdomen wall. The keyhole repair surgery is performed by making a small cut near the navel and instruments are used to repair the damage. Most often inguinal hernia surgery does not even require an overnight hospital stay.