Hernia Surgery

Each procedure below is one our surgeons perform. Whether any of them is right for you is a decision you make with your surgeon.

• Inguinal Hernia

  A hernia in the groin, where tissue pushes through a weak spot in the lower abdominal wall. This is the most common type.

• Umbilical Hernia

  A hernia at or very near the navel, where the abdominal wall is naturally thinner.

• Incisional Hernia

  A hernia that develops at the site of a previous abdominal surgery, where the healed incision is weaker than the surrounding wall.

• Ventral Hernia

  A general term for a hernia through the front wall of the abdomen.

• Epigastric Hernia

  A hernia in the upper abdomen, between the navel and the breastbone.

• Spigelian Hernia

  An uncommon hernia that forms along the side of the abdominal wall rather than at the midline.

• Femoral Hernia

  A hernia lower in the groin, near the top of the thigh, close to where large blood vessels pass into the leg.

Common reasons patients are referred

• A bulge in the groin, at the navel, or in the abdominal wall
• Discomfort that increases with lifting, coughing, or standing
• A hernia that has returned after a previous repair
• A hernia found during an exam or on imaging

When professional evaluation may be appropriate

• You can see or feel a bulge that becomes more noticeable when you strain
• The area is uncomfortable during everyday activity
• A previously soft bulge becomes firm, tender, or will not flatten — seek care promptly
• You have severe pain, vomiting, or a hard, painful bulge — this is an emergency; call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room