Hernia Surgery
Ventral Hernia/Incisional Hernia treatment in Chennai
Due to a surgical incision, the abdominal muscle weakens, leading to incisional hernias. A variety of unique factors, including people who engage in excessive or early physical activity following surgery, can lead to an incisional hernia.
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Key facts about Ventral Hernia/Incisional Hernia
- Condition
- Ventral Hernia/Incisional Hernia
- Speciality
- Hernia Surgery
- Approach
- Keyhole where suitable
- Treated by
- Dr. Kumaragurubaran
- Hospital
- Billroth, Shenoy Nagar
- Consultations
- Mon–Sat, no referral
What is Ventral Hernia/Incisional Hernia?
Due to a surgical incision, the abdominal muscle weakens, leading to incisional hernias. A variety of unique factors, including people who engage in excessive or early physical activity following surgery, can lead to an incisional hernia. An incisional hernia is more likely if the patient gain a lot of weight, or raised abdominal pressure in any other manner before the incision has entirely healed.
Symptoms of Ventral Hernia/Incisional Hernia
The signs patients most often describe. Anything lasting more than a few weeks is worth having examined.
- A protrusion close to the incision site is the most obvious sign of an incisional hernia.
- When the muscles are strained
- Such as when the patients stand up
- Lift something
- It is frequently the most noticeable
- In addition to a noticeable bulge
- Incisional hernias can also result in: vomiting, or hurting near the hernia
- Stomach pain and discomfort
- Especially near the hernia
- Constipation
What causes Ventral Hernia/Incisional Hernia?
- Incisional hernias can occasionally result from abdominal surgery.
- The abdominal wall recovers nicely following surgery in the majority of cases.
- In some cases, the abdominal wall wound may not always heal as firmly as it should.
- This indicates that the abdominal wall is less strong around the scarred area and is unable to maintain its integrity in the face of abdominal pressure.
- Organs, intestinal tissue, or abdominal tissue may protrude through the weak spot.
How Ventral Hernia/Incisional Hernia is treated
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Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair: Laparoscopic surgery is a relatively recent procedure in which 3 to 4 small keyholes are created in the region so that various thin instruments may be inserted.
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With the use of these tools, the region may be seen and the hernia repaired and a mesh is placed.
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While laparoscopic procedures have more benefits to the patient from a speedier recovery compared to open surgery.
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Open Incisional Hernia Repair : Open surgery is the classic type of surgery, requiring a significant large incision to execute the repair and the mesh is placed.
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In cases of emergencies and for larger hernia open surgery is carried out.
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Dr. Kumaragurubaran is one of the Best Doctor in treating patients with Incisional Hernia and he is an expert in Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair Surgery.
Keyhole versus open surgery
Typical differences for a planned procedure in a generally healthy adult. Your own risks are discussed with you before consent.
| Measure | Open surgery | Keyhole |
|---|---|---|
| Incision | One cut, 10–15 cm | Three or four cuts, 5–10 mm |
| Hospital stay | 3–5 nights | Same day to 1 night |
| Back to desk work | 4–6 weeks | About 1 week |
| Wound infection risk | Higher | Substantially lower |
| Scarring | One long scar | Marks that fade |
| Still right when | Dense adhesions, bleeding, unclear anatomy | The large majority of planned cases |
Why patients choose this practice
Diagnosis before decision
No operation is scheduled on a guess. Many patients who arrive expecting surgery leave with a treatment plan instead.
Costs in writing, first
A written estimate covering surgeon, theatre, anaesthesia, implants and expected stay before you are asked to consent.
Keyhole most of the time
Ninety-five per cent of procedures are completed through keyhole access; the rest are open because open was the safer call.
Second opinions
If surgery has been advised elsewhere, bring the scans and the plan. Reviewing another surgeon’s recommendation is routine.
About the surgeon
Treated by
Dr. Kumaragurubaran
Senior Surgical Gastroenterologist, Advanced Laparoscopic, GI & Robotic Surgeon
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MRCS (England), FIAGES (Gastro), FALS (Colorectal, Bariatric, Hernia, Robotic), Dip. ALS (Advanced Laparoscopy)
Gastroenterologist, GI & Laparoscopic Surgeon at Billroth Hospitals in Shenoy Nagar, Chennai. Treats Hernia, Reflux, Obesity, Colorectal, Gastrointestinal and Anorectal conditions, and provides medical treatment for GERD, Gastritis, Peptic ulcer, Jaundice, Pancreatitis, Colitis and IBD.
Ventral Hernia/Incisional Hernia: frequently asked questions
What is Ventral Hernia/Incisional Hernia?
Due to a surgical incision, the abdominal muscle weakens, leading to incisional hernias. A variety of unique factors, including people who engage in excessive or early physical activity following surgery, can lead to an incisional hernia.
What are the symptoms of Ventral Hernia/Incisional Hernia?
A protrusion close to the incision site is the most obvious sign of an incisional hernia. When the muscles are strained. Such as when the patients stand up. Lift something.
What causes Ventral Hernia/Incisional Hernia?
Incisional hernias can occasionally result from abdominal surgery. The abdominal wall recovers nicely following surgery in the majority of cases. In some cases, the abdominal wall wound may not always heal as firmly as it should.
How is Ventral Hernia/Incisional Hernia treated?
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair: Laparoscopic surgery is a relatively recent procedure in which 3 to 4 small keyholes are created in the region so that various thin instruments may be inserted. With the use of these tools, the region may be seen and the hernia repaired and a mesh is placed. While laparoscopic procedures have more benefits to the patient from a speedier recovery compared to open surgery.
Who treats Ventral Hernia/Incisional Hernia in Chennai?
Dr. Kumaragurubaran, Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist, Laparoscopic, GI & Robotic Surgeon at Billroth Hospitals, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai, treats Ventral Hernia/Incisional Hernia. He has 28 years of experience and has performed more than 20,000 laparoscopic surgeries.
How do I book a consultation for Ventral Hernia/Incisional Hernia?
You can call +91 93603 91740, message on WhatsApp, or send the appointment form on this site. No referral is needed and most patients are seen within the same week. Consultations run Monday to Saturday at Billroth Hospitals, Shenoy Nagar.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Kumaragurubaran, MS (General Surgery), DNB (Surgical Gastroenterology), Senior Consultant at Billroth Hospitals, Shenoy Nagar. This page is patient education and does not replace a consultation in which you have been examined.
Next step
Discuss Ventral Hernia/Incisional Hernia with Dr. Kumaragurubaran
Bring any scans or reports you already have. You will be told plainly what is wrong, what the options are, and what happens if nothing is done.