Surgery is the only treatment option available to treat an epigastric hernia. Even if an epigastric hernia is not causing any symptoms it is advised to seek immediate treatment for the same as epigastric hernias may grow big, become symptomatic, and cause complications like strangulation or incarceration. In surgery, laparoscopic hernia repair is not the only option as an open or traditional surgical technique may also be applied. Speak to your doctor about which technique is apt for you.