Laparoscopic hernia repair is a minimally invasive surgical technique used for repairing many types of hernias. This procedure uses three to four small incisions and a tool called a laparoscope, or a thin tube with a camera on the end, to guide the surgeon. In some cases, mesh may be used to hold the protruding tissues in place. A laparoscopic hernia repair typically takes one hour or less to complete.
A hernia is a gap in the abdominal wall that develops from a weakness in the muscles. This weakness allows abdominal tissues, or sometimes the intestines, to protrude into the opening. If left untreated, hernias can cause serious health complications, such as infection and/or loss of blood to the intestine.
Laparoscopic hernia repair is used to treat hernias that are smaller in size and less complex. Patients with the following hernias may be good candidates for laparoscopic hernia repair:
Ventral hernia
Recurrent hernia
Groin hernia
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