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Are hernias a problem after surgery?

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Are hernias a problem after surgery?

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Unfortunately, the most common postoperative complication after gastric bypass surgery is the occurrence of an incisional hernia. A hernia develops in a weak spot in the abdominal wall in the incision area. These usually require re-operation to stitch the weak area closed so that the bulge is eliminated. The chance of developing a hernia after surgery is about 15-20%.

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