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Hernia repair
You are going to have your hernia repaired by Laparoscopic or "Keyhole" Surgery. The surgeon will use small incisions to insert a camera and instruments. The smaller incisions will produce less pain...read more
Hernia types
Epigastric hernia These hernias come through a weakness in the join between the right and left rectus abdominis muscles (these muscles are described as the “six pack” which are readily seen in at...read more
Hernia: types and causes
A hernia is sometimes described as a 'rupture’ and is found commonly as a lump in the groin area. This type of hernia is referred to by doctors as a 'primary inguinal hernia’. A hernia develops wh...read more
Repair of inguinal hernias
Open repair of inguinal hernias The operation can be performed under local (injection of local anaesthetic into the wound, regional (spinal or epidural) or general anaesthetic (the patient is asleep). If the...read more
Repairing your hernia
Over 75% of all hernias occur in the groin, of which the vast majority are primary inguinal hernias. Primary inguinal hernia repair remains one of the most frequently perfor...read more
What is a hernia?
What is a hernia? A hernia is a defect in the abdominal wall allowing contents from inside the abdomen to protrude through. Are their different types of hernias? Yes there area number of different types of...read more
What to expect from your hernia repair
For many, hernia repair represents a ‘first surgical experience’ and despite some comments in the public domain to the contrary, the post-operative period can be a little uncomfortable and worryin...read more
