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Hernias

Hernias are generally more common in obese people and pregnant women, or in people who cough a lot or suffer from chronic constipation. Learn more about hernias.

If a hernia is small, or not causing any problems, then your doctor may decide to wait and see what happens. But if it’s large, or causing pain, surgery will be recommended. Learn more about hernia treatments.

Hernia symptoms

If you think you or someone in your care may have a hernia, it’s important to see a doctor to discuss treatment options. Here are common hernia symptoms to look out for if you’re at risk.

Laparoscopic incisional hernia repair

An incisional hernia is a weakness in your abdominal wall, which happens when previous wounds do not heal properly. If left untreated, an incisional hernia can cause serious complications.

Open incisional hernia repair

If you have an operation on your abdomen which is closed with stitches, but where the wound does not heal properly, the contents of your abdomen may push through, causing a lump called a hernia.

Inguinal hernia

If you have an inguinal hernia, there is a weakness in the muscles at the lower part of your abdomen. Find more about inguinal hernia.

Hiatus hernia

In a hiatus hernia, a part of the stomach pushes up through a hole in the diaphragm, which is the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen. Find out more about hiatus hernia.

Femoral hernia repair

A femoral hernia is when a lump develops in the hole in the wall of your abdomen where the femoral artery and vein pass from your abdomen into your leg. Surgery will relieve the hernia and complications that may happen if it is not treated.

Epigastric hernia repair (adult)

An epigastric hernia is where fat pushes out through a weakness in the wall of your abdomen. Surgery can be performed to rectify the condition.

Inguinal hernia repair (child)

An inguinal hernia is a common condition. It is caused by the contents of the abdomen pushing down towards the scrotum or labia. If left untreated, an inguinal hernia can cause serious complications.

Open inguinal hernia repair (male)

An inguinal hernia is a common condition caused by a weakness in your abdominal wall, near the inguinal canal. If left untreated, an inguinal hernia can cause serious complications.

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TEP)

An inguinal hernia is a common condition caused by a weakness in your abdominal wall, near the inguinal canal. If left untreated, an inguinal hernia can cause serious complications.

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TAPP)

An inguinal hernia is a common condition caused by a weakness in your abdominal wall, near the inguinal canal. If left untreated, an inguinal hernia can cause serious complications.

Umbilical hernia

An umbilical hernia occurs when the muscles around the belly button are weak or have a gap in them. Find out more about umbilical hernia.

Open inguinal hernia repair (female)

An inguinal hernia is a lump which appears in the passage where blood vessels pass through your abdominal wall. It can be dangerous because your intestines can have their blood supply cut off.

Paraumbilical and umbilical hernia repair

Paraumbilical and umbilical hernias are lumps caused by the contents of the abdomen pushing the around the belly button (umbilicus). Surgery may be needed to prevent complications from a hernia.

Umbilical hernia repair (child)

An umbilical hernia is caused by a weakness in the layer of muscle of the abdominal wall, just behind the belly button. This can be repaired by surgery.

Groin pain or swelling

Read this article for tips and advice on how to look after yourself if you are experiencing groin pain or swelling, and when to see your doctor.

Laparoscopic sterilisation

A laparoscopic sterilisation is a permanent method of female contraception. It involves blocking both fallopian tubes to prevent you from becoming pregnant.

Laparoscopic reversal of Hartmann's procedure

Reversal of Hartmann’s procedure will allow you to open your bowels in the normal way. You will no longer need a stoma bag.

Laparoscopic Heller's cardiomyotomy

Achalasia is not life-threatening but the symptoms can be disabling. A Heller’s cardiomyotomy is a dependable way to help you to swallow more easily for a long time.

Laparoscopic oophorectomy

A laproscopic ophorectomy is an operation to remove one of or both your ovaries, most commonly because of an ovarian cyst.

Anti-reflux surgery

Acid reflux can cause heartburn or acid in your mouth. The acid can cause the lining of your oesophagus to become inflamed or scarred. Surgery may be recommended if your symptoms continue while you are taking medication.

Laparoscopic abdominal surgery for Crohn's disease

Crohn’s disease causes inflammation of your bowel. Surgery is usually recommended if medication fails to improve your symptoms.

Laparoscopic hysterectomy

A hysterectomy is an operation to remove your uterus (womb). It is a major operation usually recommended after simpler treatments have failed. Your symptoms should improve.

Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication

Acid reflux can cause heartburn or acid in your mouth. The acid can cause the lining of your oesophagus to become inflamed or scarred. Surgery may be recommended if your symptoms continue while you are taking medication.

Laparoscopic surgery for diverticular disease

Diverticular disease of the colon can cause pain and other serious problems. Surgery to remove the affected part of your bowel should prevent your symptoms from coming back.

Laparoscopic subtotal hysterectomy

Subtotal hysterectomies are operations to remove part of the uterus (womb). Usually a subtotal hysterectomy is carried out to help with heavy or painful periods, and fibroids.

Cholecystectomy and exploration of the bile duct

Gallstones can move into your common bile duct. An operation to remove your gallbladder and any stones in your common bile duct should result in you being free of pain and able to eat a normal diet.

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Gallstones are a common problem. An operation to remove your gallbladder should result in you being free of pain and able to eat a normal diet.

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Search results for: "hernias"

Life stage

Hernias

Hernia treatments

Hernia symptoms

Laparoscopic incisional hernia repair

Open incisional hernia repair

Inguinal hernia

Hiatus hernia

Femoral hernia repair

Epigastric hernia repair (adult)

Inguinal hernia repair (child)

Open inguinal hernia repair (male)

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TEP)

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TAPP)

Umbilical hernia

Open inguinal hernia repair (female)

Paraumbilical and umbilical hernia repair

Umbilical hernia repair (child)

Groin pain or swelling

Laparoscopic sterilisation

Laparoscopic reversal of Hartmann's procedure

Laparoscopic Heller's cardiomyotomy

Laparoscopic oophorectomy

Anti-reflux surgery

Laparoscopic abdominal surgery for Crohn's disease

Laparoscopic hysterectomy

Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication

Laparoscopic surgery for diverticular disease

Laparoscopic subtotal hysterectomy

Cholecystectomy and exploration of the bile duct

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Life stage

Hernias

Hernia treatments

Hernia symptoms

Laparoscopic incisional hernia repair

Open incisional hernia repair

Inguinal hernia

Hiatus hernia

Femoral hernia repair

Epigastric hernia repair (adult)

Inguinal hernia repair (child)

Open inguinal hernia repair (male)

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TEP)

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TAPP)

Umbilical hernia

Open inguinal hernia repair (female)

Paraumbilical and umbilical hernia repair

Umbilical hernia repair (child)

Groin pain or swelling

Laparoscopic sterilisation

Laparoscopic reversal of Hartmann's procedure

Laparoscopic Heller's cardiomyotomy

Laparoscopic oophorectomy

Anti-reflux surgery

Laparoscopic abdominal surgery for Crohn's disease

Laparoscopic hysterectomy

Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication

Laparoscopic surgery for diverticular disease

Laparoscopic subtotal hysterectomy

Cholecystectomy and exploration of the bile duct

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

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