Hernia repair is one of the most common operations done in the United States today.
Although there are many different techniques for repairing hernias, laparoscopic herniorraphy has emerged as a premier method. This day surgery procedure frequently offers little pain and a quick return to normal activity. A hernia is a tear in the strong layer of the abdominal wall, much like a weakness in the side wall of a car tire. This bulge or tear can cause pain or serious bowel obstruction. Unfortunately, hernias typically do not respond to medical therapy but need to be repaired surgically.