This contemporary surgical technique is performed most frequently with mild sedation and local anesthesia, thus avoiding the risks of General Anesthesia. In Umbilical Hernias in adults, especially large and recurrent Umbilical Hernias, a Mesh is utilized to created a 'Tension Free' repair. Plastic Surgery technique is utilized on this, and all of our hernia incisions. The desired cosmetic concave appearance of the umbilicus or navel returns to normal after surgery and the navel is NOT removed nor altered. Patients are discharged on the same day as surgery.
Umbilical hernias are the second most common surgically treated hernias.
They result from a defect or opening in the abdominal wall muscle directly beneath the umbilicus. As a result, the contents of the abdomen, including possibly the intestine, will protrude through this opening or defect creating a bulge at the umbilicus or navel. Generally, with time, these hernias enlarge, and may become problematic and painful. If intestine becomes trapped within the hernia, an emergency situation exists and urgent surgery is needed. Through a very small incision, generally just below the umbilicus, the abdominal contents are returned to there normal position, and the defect or opening securely closed.