Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia

The incisional abdominal wall hernia is a type of hernia in which abdominal tissue or organs protrude through the incompletely healed fascia or muscularis of an abdominal incisional area due to intra-abdominal pressure.

What are the symptoms of a laparoscopic incisional hernia?

Incisional Hernia Diagnosis

Lump or protrusion in the abdomen at or near the site of a previous incision; the patient may be asked to stand and cough, which tends to make the hernia more pronounced. Nausea, vomiting, fever or rapid heart rate. Pain in the abdomen, especially around the protrusion.

Laparoscopic hernia repair is a technique to fix tears or openings in the abdominal wall using small incisions, laparoscopes (small telescopes inserted into the abdomen) and a patch  to reinforce the abdominal wall. It may offer a quicker return to work and normal activities with decreased pain for some patients.

What is a ventral hernia?
When a ventral hernia occurs, it usually arises in the abdominal wall where a previous surgical incision was made. In this area the abdominal muscles have weakened; this results in a bulge or a tear. In the same way that an inner tube pushes through a damaged tire, the inner lining of the abdomen pushes through the weakened area of the abdominal wall to form a balloon-like sac. This can allow a loop of intestines or other abdominal contents to push into the sac. If the abdominal contents get stuck within the sac, they can become trapped or “incarcerated.” This could lead to potentially serious problems that might require emergency surgery.