Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia

What is a laparoscopic ventral hernia?

A laparoscopic ventral hernia repair is an operation performed to repair a ventral, or abdominal, hernia through a minimally invasive procedure.

What is a ventral hernia?

A hernia is a gap, space or hole in the strong tissue (fascia) that holds muscles in place. Hernias occur if the layers of fascia in your abdomen  become weak. The abdomen is the area in the middle of your body that holds many organs, including your intestines. A gap can form where the fascial layers are weak. Then the inner lining of the abdomen pushes through the gap. It forms a small sac, like a balloon. This is the hernia sac. A loop of intestine or other abdominal tissue can push through the hernia defect (hole) into the hernia sac. You may have discomfort, severe pain, or other problems that could require emergency surgery.