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When you hear the term “hernia”, you may imagine an uncomfortable and painful-looking bulge in the lower abdomen, right? Well that is only one of the several types of hernia, and is called an inguinal hernia.
An inguinal hernia is the most common type of hernia which develops in the area of the abdomen close to the groin. Most individuals who develop inguinal hernias need surgery to repair the hernia. Today, laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair is the most popular surgical procedure used to treat an inguinal hernia.
Let’s find out more about inguinal hernia and laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in this article.
An inguinal hernia is a medical condition that occurs when a portion of the intestine or other abdominal contents protrudes through a weak point or tear in the lower abdominal wall, creating a bulge or lump in the groin or scrotum.
There are two passages in the lower abdominal wall, one placed on each side of the groin. These passages are called inguinal canals. Since the hernia develops due to protrusion of the abdominal contents through these canals, it is known as an inguinal hernia.
It is believed that one of the leading causes of an inguinal hernia is weakness in the muscles and connective tissue of the lower abdominal region. An inguinal hernia could develop over time due to additional pressure. Risk factors such as genetics, old age, premature birth, chronic cough, chronic constipation, and activities that increase pressure inside the abdomen, such as heavy lifting, standing, or walking for long hours each day may contribute to the development of an inguinal hernia.
There are two types of inguinal hernia:
The main symptom of an inguinal hernia is a bulge in the groin area. In males, it appears as a bulge in the scrotum and can lead to pain, discomfort, heaviness, and burning in the groin area.
In most cases of inguinal hernia, surgery is the most suitable option for repair and treatment.
To treat an inguinal hernia, there are two types of surgical methods employed:
Let’s find out more about laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair.
Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to treat inguinal hernias. As the name suggests, it is a laparoscopic procedure, so it employs a laparoscope, a long, thin tube with a camera and light source at one end.
The surgeon makes 2 to 4 small incisions on the abdomen and inserts a laparoscope through one of the incisions. This way, the surgeon is able to visualize the hernia on a monitor. Special surgical tools are inserted through the other small incisions. The herniated portion of the abdomen is pulled back into place, and a piece of mesh is used to close and strengthen the abdominal wall.
There are 2 types of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair techniques:
Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair has the following benefits from traditional hernia repair surgery:
The following are the major risks associated with laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair:
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