What is repair of hernia called?

Hernia repair surgery or herniorrhaphy involves returning the displaced tissues to their proper position. Hernioplasty is a type of hernia repair surgery where a mesh patch is sewn over the weakened region of tissue. Hernia repair surgery is one of the most common surgeries to be performed.

What is a hernia patch?

Surgery treats a hernia by repairing the weakness in the abdominal wall. An incision is made so the surgeon has a direct view of the hernia. The repair is then done through this incision (open surgery).

Why is it called triangle of doom?

The vas deferens and the gonadal vessels form the boundaries of a so-called ‘triangle of doom’ [18] . This tri- angle of doom contains the external iliac artery and vein. No dissection or other activity whatsoever should be per- formed in this area, as an injury to either of these vessels could be fatal.

What is the best way to repair a hernia?

Hernias do not heal on their own or “just go away” and cannot be fixed with diet or exercise. The safest, most effective way to repair a hernia is with mesh in a tension-free method. This repair can either be performed laparoscopically (through small incisions) or through an open method.

What is the recovery time after inguinal hernia repair?

As hernia surgery is usually an outpatient practice, inguinal hernia recovery usually lasts a short period of time. One to three weeks of recovery can be expected following an average procedure. Most patients experience some degree of pain following surgery.

How long for hernia recovery?

Recovery time is about 1 to 2 weeks. You most likely can return to light activity after 1 to 2 weeks. Strenuous exercise should wait until after 4 weeks of recovery. Studies have found that people have less pain after laparoscopic hernia repair than after open hernia surgery.

What is the best type of inguinal hernia repair?

Most surgeons now prefer to perform a tension-free mesh repair . The Lichtenstein tension-free hernioplasty is currently one of the most popular techniques for repair of inguinal hernias. The image below depicts the anatomy of the inguinal canal.