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Treatment Options for a Hernia

The medical community agrees that the only way to effectively treat a hernia and provide long-term relief is to have it surgically repaired. Hernia repair is one of the most common types of surgery performed in the United States today. There are two ways in which a hernia can be repaired by a surgeon: laparoscopic surgery or open surgery.

• Laparoscopic surgery is minimally invasive surgery. During this type of surgery, two - four small incisions are made in the abdomen so that instruments and a camera can be inserted. The abdomen is then inflated with gas to give the surgeon space to work inside the patient. The camera has a light that gives the surgeon a view from the inside. The surgeon uses specialized instruments and views the surgical site on a television-type screen that is connected to the camera. Once the hernia is repaired, the gas is released and the abdomen returns to normal. Laparoscopic surgery has not been around as long as open surgery (see below), but is gaining popularity.
• Open surgery is what people usually think of when they think about surgery. An incision is made in the skin near the bulge and the surgeon will repair the hernia through the incision.

In both methods, the hernia is identified and placed back into the abdomen. The weak tissue is then reinforced, most often times with a synthetic mesh such as Kugel Mesh, to prevent the hernia from pushing through the weak spot once again. The mesh acts like a patch over the incision. The Kugel Mesh patch is specifically designed for use in open ventral hernia repair because it eliminates the tension and strain on surrounding muscles and ligaments, therefore reducing discomfort after surgery. This patch can be inserted through a small incision and is designed it to lie flat against the abdominal wall and requires fewer stitches. The mesh is designed to help the incision heal by letting healthy tissue grow. Notwithstanding complications, the mesh provides a strong, permanent repair. This method also helps alleviate post-operative pain in patients.

Surgeons today perform a variety of proven techniques to repair hernias that offer minimal post-operative discomfort and quick recovery time. It is important that you discuss your hernia repair options and see which one is best for you. Levels of activity following surgery vary greatly from patient to patient, so your surgeon will advise you on acceptable activities as well.

In some cases patients experience complications and injury resulting from the use of the Kugel Mesh hernia patch. If you have suffered injury due to a Kugel Mesh hernia implant, get in touch with a Kugel Mesh attorney at Williams Kherkher. He or she will be able to analyze your situation and make a recommendation about what to do next. This initial consultation is free of charge, so contact the firm today.