What are the Different Types of Hernia Repair?
While it would be wonderful if there were many types of hernia repair options, surgery is currently the only choice. There are some bindings and trusses a person may wear before surgery, but these things serve only to hold a hernia back and help to prevent it from getting worse. They don’t actually repair the hernia. There are two types of operations that are used for hernia repair. One type is called open surgery, and it is considered the most invasive. For this surgery, the doctor cleans the area around the hernia and then creates an incision close to it. The sac containing the herniated tissue is then opened, and the tissue is pushed back into place. The doctor then begins to sew the weakened tissue that allowed the hernia to form, and he may use synthetic mesh to reinforce the area before closing the incision.
