Removal of hernia

Surgical interventions in the inpatient department are covered by the loyalty program, which makes treatment even more affordable.

A hernia is a protrusion of an organ or part of it under the skin, into the intermuscular space, or into internal cavities. Surgeons at the «Oxford Medical» clinic remove inguinal, umbilical, femoral, inguinoscrotal, perineal, postoperative, and recurrent hernias. Hernias of the linea alba, xiphoid process, and Spigelian line are also successfully operated on.

Regardless of localization, the following manifestations are characteristic for most hernias:

• Protrusion – internal organs go beyond the muscle walls and are externally visible as a palpable bulge.

• Painfulness – the resulting swelling is often painful.

• Digestive disorders – occur due to entrapment of the intestinal loops by the muscle wall, which disrupts the normal passage of digested food.

Most hernias can be diagnosed by external manifestations, but in the case of diaphragmatic hernia and some other pathologies, X-ray or other examinations may be required.

Inguinal hernia is the most common hernia of the abdominal wall, diagnosed mainly in men. It can be congenital, but more often it is acquired.

Patients with inguinal hernia complain of an elongated or pear-shaped protrusion, which may descend into the scrotum (oblique inguinal hernia). Direct inguinal hernia is often bilateral and has a spherical shape. At first, the hernia is painless, but later pain and gastrointestinal problems appear.

When an inguinal hernia is detected, surgical removal is indicated; conservative treatment with a bandage is used only if there are serious contraindications to surgery. The earlier the operation is performed, the lower the likelihood of hernia complications in the form of digestive disorders and congestive phenomena.

An umbilical hernia occurs when a part of the intestine protrudes through the umbilical ring. Such hernias are more often diagnosed in women due to stretching of the abdominal wall during pregnancy. Obesity also contributes to the appearance of an umbilical hernia.

An umbilical hernia manifests as a protrusion in the navel area, often painful (especially after physical exertion and meals). It can provoke digestive disorders, impaired blood circulation, and pinching of nerve endings.

An umbilical hernia is also treated only surgically, and modern approaches make it possible to remove umbilical hernias without recurrences. During the operation, the hernia is repositioned into the abdominal cavity, and the umbilical ring is strengthened by the surgeon.

In inguinoscrotal hernias, internal organs fall into the scrotum due to weakness of the inguinal rings (internal or external). In complex cases, under the pressure of protruding tissues, the scrotum stretches and enlarges. As a complication, gastrointestinal and genitourinary disorders may develop.

Treatment of inguinoscrotal hernias is also exclusively surgical, and the operation of these hernias often requires the use of more complex techniques.

Regardless of the localization of the hernia, the operation to eliminate it lasts no more than 1 hour, during which the doctor manages to reposition the protruding intestinal loops, strengthen the muscle wall, and suture the wound. A characteristic feature of this intervention is that the patient’s condition begins to improve immediately after the operation. Within up to a week (in most cases, from 3 to 5 days), any painful sensations disappear.

Modern equipment, proven technologies, and qualified surgeons allow hernias to be eliminated as quickly and effectively as possible. For rehabilitation and monitoring of patients in the postoperative period, comfortable inpatient wards are offered, where the patient remains under round-the-clock supervision.

The cost of the operation depends on the type of hernia, the method of surgical intervention - open access or laparoscopic, as well as the complexity of the pathology. You can find out the prices for surgical treatment of hernias at «Oxford Medical» here. Only a surgeon can give a more accurate estimate of the price of the operation. To do this, it is necessary to take into account the diagnosis and other individual characteristics of the patient. Sign up for a consultation at a time convenient for you.