Hernia Center
At the Advanced Robotics Institute, our team is skilled at performing robotic assisted surgery for various types of hernias.
Ventral Hernia Repair
A ventral hernia occurs along the midline of the stomach and often require a more complex repair, with the surgeon separating and restructuring the abdominal wall muscle. Robotic ventral hernia repair is a minimally invasive technique that allows surgeons to repair the hernia through four small incisions, with better visualization and the most precise movements.
Incisional Hernia Repair
An incisional hernia can occur after a person has stomach surgery, which usually involves an incision down the middle of the stomach. If the surgical wound doesn’t heal completely, you could be at a higher risk of developing a hernia.
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FAQs
What are the different types of hernias?
A ventral hernia occurs along the midline of the stomach. Some ventral hernias require a more complex repair, with the surgeon separating and restructuring the abdominal wall muscle. Robotic ventral hernia repair is a minimally invasive technique that allows surgeons to repair the hernia through four small incisions, with better visualization and the most precise movements.
An incisional hernia can occur after a person has stomach surgery, which usually involves an incision down the middle of the stomach. If the surgical wound doesn’t heal completely, you could be at a higher risk of developing a hernia.
With an inguinal hernia, part of the intestine or fat bulges through the lower stomach wall. They usually occur on the right side and are much more common in men.
Umbilical hernia occurs when part of the intestine bulges through the opening in the abdominal muscles near the belly button.
How can I tell if I have a hernia?
It depends on which type of hernia you have. With a ventral hernia in the belly area, you may see or feel a bulge along the outer surface of the abdomen and experience mild pain, aching or a pressure sensation at the site. The discomfort or pain usually worsens with any activity that puts a strain on the abdomen, such as heavy lifting, running or during bowel movements. Signs of an inguinal hernia vary for men and women. Women often don’t have a bulge and may feel a sharper pain and burning sensation, while men may have aching pain, pressure and a tugging sensation of the scrotum around the testicles
How do you treat a hernia?
Hernias are most often treated with surgery. Robotic surgery is a newer technique for hernia repairs, offering the clearest images of the inside of the abdomen, fewer incisions and less scarring. At the Advanced Robotics Institute, our team is skilled at performing robotic assisted surgery for various types of hernias.
What are the advantages of robotic-assisted hernia surgery?
For more complex cases, like some ventral hernia repairs, the surgeon must separate and restructure the abdominal wall muscle. Performed robotically, this repair becomes minimally invasive, with the surgeons able to repair the hernia through four small incisions, with better visualization and the most precise movements.