What is hernia repair surgery?

Hernia repair consists of surgical techniques to realign misplaced tissue and strengthen weakened areas from where the tissue broke out. Fortunately, hernia repair can be done both laparoscopically or openly, depending on what Dr Toma deems fit.

Why do you typically perform hernia repair?

There exist different types of hernias, such as:

• An inguinal hernia develops when tissue penetrates the abdominal wall. As a result, a noticeable bulge becomes painful when bending or coughing.
• A ventral hernia

  is an abdominal hernia that occurs when a piece of the intestine breaks through an opening in the abdominal wall. Types of ventral hernias include incisional and umbilical hernias.

How does Dr Toma perform groin and ventral hernia repair?

Dr Toma may perform hernia repair in the following ways:

• Open hernia repair involves creating an expansive incision over the groin. After Dr Toma locates the uncomfortable bulge, he places the misplaced tissue into the abdomen and uses stitches and an artificial mesh to fortify the abdominal wall. Typically, you can return home several hours after the procedure.
• Less invasive, laparoscopic hernia repair involves the insertion of a light, telescope-like instrument into a tiny incision made over the belly button. A small camera remains attached to one end of the laparoscope to capture the inside of the operative site. Dr Toma pumps carbon dioxide into the space to view the region extensively. Next, Dr Toma cuts into the abdomen’s inner lining, the peritoneum. The incision is made to view the weakness in the abdominal wall. He then places a mesh from the inside to conceal the flaws in the abdominal wall and reinforce the displaced tissue. Once Dr Toma is satisfied with the outcome of the procedure, he uses surgical tape or stitches to seal the tiny abdominal incisions. Laparoscopic surgery is strongly suggested due to the success of the procedure, shorter recovery time and fewer, less visible scars.