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Umbilical hernia surgery

The price includes:

Ward in the clinic, meals, blood tests, anesthesia, postoperative care, personal hygiene products, medications.

An umbilical hernia is a defect in the abdominal wall through which the internal organs (fat, small or large intestine) protrude together with the peritoneum. An umbilical hernia can be primary or formed after previous operations. If an umbilical hernia is left untreated, it can get stuck and cause unwanted complications.

How is the operation performed?

Umbilical hernia surgery is performed under general anesthesia. The duration of the operation depends on the chosen method of operation and the size of the hernia and can be from 30 minutes to 3 hours.

Umbilical hernia can be operated on open or laparoscopically.

In open surgery, plastic surgery can be performed using the patient's own tissues or using a special synthetic mesh. Plastic surgery with its own tissues is recommended when the umbilical hernia is no larger than 2 cm in diameter. A larger umbilical hernia is recommended to be operated on using a synthetic mesh to reduce the likelihood of hernia recurrence. In open surgery, an incision is made, the size of which depends on the size of the hernia.

During laparoscopic surgery, plastic surgery is always performed using a special synthetic mesh. The laparoscopic surgical method allows patients to return to their normal rhythm of life faster, the period of incapacity for work is much shorter compared to open surgeries, and the risk of surgical wound complications is lower. Small incisions are made in the abdominal wall, through which a small laparoscopic video camera and surgical instruments are inserted into the abdominal cavity. The abdominal cavity is filled with CO2 gas, thus creating a working environment for the surgeon. All the surgeon's operations are performed while watching the image on the screen.

What do you need to know after surgery?

• The surgical wound is bandaged every other day, the sutures are removed after 7-12 days.
• Do not urinate on surgical incisions for 5 days after surgery.
• Constipation should be avoided.
• Heavy physical exertion should be avoided for 2 weeks to 1 month, depending on the method of surgery performed.
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