Surgical Procedures
Hernia Surgery in Ahmedabad
A hernia is a condition in which part of an internal organ pushes through the surrounding muscle or tissue. It can cause discomfort and pain, and if left untreated it can sometimes lead to life-threatening complications. Hernia surgery is a common and effective way to treat the condition. At GastroPlus Digestive Disease Centre in Ahmedabad, our surgical team treats several types of hernia, including inguinal, umbilical and hiatal hernias.
What happens in a hernia
In a hernia, a part of the internal organs pushes through the muscle or tissue that normally holds it in place. The result may be discomfort or pain, and in some cases serious complications can develop if the hernia is not treated.
Because the symptoms and the repair differ from one type of hernia to another, assessment begins with identifying which type you have and where it sits.
Types of hernia we treat
Our surgeons treat various types of hernia, including inguinal, umbilical and hiatal hernias.
- Inguinal hernia
- Umbilical hernia - the intestine or fatty tissue protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles around the belly button.
- Hiatal hernia - the stomach pushes up through the diaphragm and into the chest cavity.
Umbilical hernia
An umbilical hernia occurs when the intestine or fatty tissue protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles around the belly button. It is more common in infants, but it can also occur in adults because of obesity, pregnancy or previous surgery.
Our surgeons treat umbilical hernias using minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.
Hiatal hernia
A hiatal hernia occurs when the stomach pushes up through the diaphragm and into the chest cavity. This can cause heartburn, acid reflux and difficulty swallowing.
A hiatal hernia can be treated with surgery. Our surgeons perform hiatal hernia repair using minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.
Minimally invasive laparoscopic repair
Umbilical and hiatal hernia repairs are carried out using minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. The surgical team uses current medical technology and equipment for these procedures.
Which approach suits you is decided after your assessment, as it depends on the type of hernia and your own circumstances.
Your care at GastroPlus
Our hernia surgeons have years of experience in treating various types of hernia. Care is personalised: the surgeon works with each patient to create a treatment plan suited to that patient's specific needs.
GastroPlus Digestive Disease Centre has four hospitals in Ahmedabad - Vastrapur, Nikol, Bapunagar and Bopal - so you can be seen at the location most convenient for you.
Frequently asked
What is a hernia?
A hernia is a medical condition in which a part of the internal organs pushes through the surrounding muscle or tissue.
What happens if a hernia is left untreated?
An untreated hernia can cause discomfort and pain, and in some cases it can lead to life-threatening complications. Hernia surgery is a common and effective way to treat the condition.
Which types of hernia are treated at GastroPlus in Ahmedabad?
Our surgeons treat various types of hernia, including inguinal, umbilical and hiatal hernias.
What causes an umbilical hernia in adults?
An umbilical hernia is more common in infants, but in adults it can occur because of obesity, pregnancy or previous surgery.
What symptoms can a hiatal hernia cause?
When the stomach pushes up through the diaphragm into the chest cavity, it can cause heartburn, acid reflux and difficulty swallowing.
Is hernia surgery done laparoscopically?
Umbilical hernia repair and hiatal hernia repair are both performed using minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. The right approach for you is decided after your assessment.
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