Parkview Health has expert surgeons trained in robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery to treat various types of hernias.
Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery
Our physicians are specially trained in the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System® with the added benefits of more precise instruments, increased vision and better control. Robotic-assisted surgery for hernia repair is less invasive than open surgery with less pain, smaller incisions and quicker recovery. We offer robotic hernia repair at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Parkview Hospital Randallia and Parkview Whitley Hospital.
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To refer a patient or to schedule a consultation to find the treatment plan that is right for you, please call our office at 260-266-8900 for Allen County or 260-248-2575 for Whitley County.
What is a hernia?
A hernia develops when tissue bulges through a weak spot in the wall of your belly. The groin area and the navel are common areas for a hernia. A hernia can also develop near the area of a surgery you had before.
Pressure from lifting, straining, or coughing can tear the weak area, causing the hernia to bulge and be painful.
If you cannot push a hernia back into place, the tissue may become trapped outside the belly wall. If the hernia gets twisted and loses its blood supply, it will swell and die. This is called a strangulated hernia. It usually causes a lot of pain. It needs treatment right away.
Some hernias need to be repaired to prevent a strangulated hernia. If your hernia causes symptoms or is large, you may need surgery.
Common types of hernias
There are several types of hernias:
- A femoral hernia appears as a bulge on the top of the thigh.
- A hiatal hernia is a part of the stomach bulging up through the diaphragm (the wall of muscle that separates the abdominal cavity from the chest cavity).
- An incisional hernia occurs after surgery to the wall of the abdomen.
- An inguinal hernia occurs when a small portion of the bowel bulges into the groin.
- An umbilical hernia appears in the belly button. A periumbilical hernia is similar to an umbilical hernia, but it occurs next to the belly button.
A person with a hernia often feels pain, pressure, or burning or feels like something has given way.
