Surgical Treatment of Abdominal Wall Hernias
Abdominal wall surgery is intended to treat abdominal wall defects commonly referred to as HERNIAS when they are caused by a wearing out of pre-existing orifices anatomically present in the abdominal wall, or POST-LAPAROTOMY HERNIAS or INCISIONAL HERNIAS when they develop at the site of previous surgical incisions.
In both cases, these defects in the muscle-fascia layer of the abdominal wall result in the protrusion of adipose tissue and/or viscera from the abdominal cavity.
Hernias are a condition commonly found in all age groups and are named after their anatomical area: inguinal hernias, femoral hernias, umbilical hernias and epigastric hernias.
Other types of hernias are rarely or exceptionally detected. Incisional hernias develop on previous surgical incisions and can vary in size from minimal to very extended with single or multiple wall defects up to highly complicated clinical pictures.
Hernias and incisional hernias tend to increase in volume and can lead to even severe complications as well as being often disabling or unaesthetic.
For these reasons they represent an indication for surgical treatment which is the only way to solve the problem and prevent complications, unless strictly contraindicated.
SURGICAL TREATMENT
Modern techniques in most cases involve the use of synthetic prostheses to strengthen the abdominal wall, which not only drastically reduce relapses, but also impairment and post-operative pain and, in less complicated cases, allow the patients to be discharged after a few hours of observation and to resume their normal activities after a few days.
Details of surgery, anesthesia, post-operative course, possible complications and subsequent home conduct are discussed with the patient during the surgery consultation.
Upon discharge, the patient receives the appropriate instructions, a discharge letter with the clinical information of the case, an appointment for the follow-up consultation, and a reference phone number.
In the following days, patients may experience mildly painful symptoms at the wound site, which are normally managed with mild analgesics such as paracetamol, and can gradually resume their normal activities and living habits, except for intense physical exertion, within a few days.
WHY CHOOSE MEDICLINIC?
The surgery is planned at the General Surgery outpatient unit, which is part of the modern MediClinic healthcare facility organized according to the most leading-edge standards and equipped with all the necessary comforts and state-of-the-art equipment for any further clinical study.
During the surgery consultation, patients undergo a general clinical evaluation as well as an evaluation of the hernia, receive information regarding their hernia, the recommended surgical treatment, the following postoperative course and instructions to correct possible risk factors.
MediClinic has a surgery unit equipped with the most advanced technologies available and with a professionalism that enables surgical treatments to be carried out in a day surgery setting in complete safety; in addition, four comfortable rooms equipped for post-operative care are available.
