Hernia Types

Inguinal hernia

Swelling in the groin, with or without pain. This type of hernia may extend into the scrotum .

Umbilical hernia

Swelling located in above or below the Umbilicus it can be reducible, Non reducible, painful or non-painful.

Incisional Hernia

Swelling occurs in the old scar site / previous operation site. This type of hernia often results from weakened tissue.

Epigastric Hernia

The swelling arises in the higher abdominal wall for above the umbilines is below the sternum.

Femoral Hernia

Swelling arising slightly below the groin, usually occurs with pain in the beginning stage itself.

Spigelian Hernia

Swelling arises through a weakness between muscle fibres located over lateral abdominal wall.

Sports Hernia

A sports hernia is not a hernia, but a tear in tendons of the lower abdomen or groin that causes chronic pain.

Ventral Hernia

Ventral hernia as swelling in the anterior abdominal wall, often caused by weakened abdominal muscles.

Hernia Complication

Pain

Constipation

Risk of bowel obstruction

Hernia Treatment

Laparoscopic Repair

Robotic surgery

Open hernia repair