Do I Need a Surgery for Hernia? Hernia Treatment in HSR Layout-Bangalore

[Originally Published on DrManasTripathy Blog]

When fatty tissue or an organ pushes through a weak place in the surrounding connective tissue or muscle wall, it may lead to Hernia. Usually, a hernia does not get better on its own. They may become bigger and in some cases, it can lead to life-threatening cases. That’s the reason for Hernia treatment Surgery is often recommended.


Not each and every hernia need surgical intervention but it depends on the size and clinical symptoms

So let’s discuss the important question, Do I Need Hernia Surgery?

You are an ideal candidate for hernia surgical treatment if any of these things happen:

1. Incarceration is a condition when tissue (such as the intestine) becomes trapped in the abdominal wall. If it is not treated it may lead to strangulation and then the blood supply to the tissue gets cut off
2. If the hernia becomes strangulated. This can cause permanent damage and is a surgical emergency.
3. If the hernia is growing larger and is causing pain and discomfort

You may be able to wait to have surgery if:

1. When you lie down hernia goes away or you can push it back into your belly
2. If a hernia is small and there are few or no symptoms,

It is recommended to keep a watch and monitor your hernia during your yearly physical.

Types of Hernia Surgery

Hernia surgery can be performed in one of two ways. Both are operated by an experienced surgeon and the patient can get discharged within a few days. With the latest advancements in technology, in many cases, the patient is discharged on the same day

Open surgery: 

This is operated under general anesthesia. Usuallysurgeon makes a cut (incision) to open the skin. The surgeon will gently push back the hernia into the place and then tie it off or remove it, and then he’ll close the weak area of the muscle — where the hernia pushed through – with stitches

Laparoscopic surgery: 

This is a more advanced method where the abdomen of the patient is usually inflated with a harmless gas. This helps the surgeon to have a better look at the organ. A small incision is made near the hernia and a thin tube with a camera on the end (laparoscope) is inserted. With the help of the laparoscope can see the image and it uses as a guide to repairing the hernia with mesh.

The biggest advantage of laparoscopic surgery is the recovery time. It is very fast compared to open surgery. A patient can get discharged on the same day and are back to their normal routine a week sooner than with open surgery.


Depending on the size, type, and location of the hernia, the doctor will recommend the types of surgery required. There are some other factors like lifestyle, health, and age-based on which the doctor will decide the type of surgery.

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