Which hernia is most common?

In an inguinal hernia, fatty tissue or a part of the intestine pokes into the groin at the top of the inner thigh. This is the most common type of hernia, and affects men more often than women.

What kind of hernia is near the belly button?

An umbilical hernia occurs when part of your intestine bulges through the opening in your abdominal muscles near your bellybutton (navel). Umbilical hernias are common and typically harmless.

How common are umbilical hernias?

Umbilical hernias are common, occurring in 10 percent to 20 percent of all children. They are, however, more common in African-Americans. Low birth weight and premature infants are also more likely to have an umbilical hernia.

Where is the most common place for a hernia?

A: Your abdomen is covered in layers of muscle and strong tissue that help you move and protect internal organs. A hernia is a gap in this muscular wall that allows the contents inside the abdomen to protrude outward. There are different types of hernias, but the most common hernias occur in the belly or groin areas.

Which surgery is best for umbilical hernia?

Laparoscopic umbilical hernia repair is a safe and effective technique, even in the presence of multiple previous abdominal surgeries, with two thirds of patients requiring less than 24 hours of hospitalization. It also allows for identification of previously undiagnosed second hernia defects.

What is considered a large umbilical hernia?

Umbilical hernias are common and come in many sizes ranging from small (less than 1 cm) to medium (1 cm to 3 cm) to large (greater than 3cm). Umbilical hernias can be asymptomatic or cause pain. They can be reducible (able to push back in) or incarcerated (always out).

Should I get my umbilical hernia fixed?

Many doctors recommend surgery because it prevents a rare but serious problem called strangulation. This occurs when a part of intestine or a piece of fatty tissue is trapped inside the hernia and is cut off from its blood supply.

At what age should umbilical hernia be repaired?

Most umbilical hernias (about 90 percent) close on their own by the time the child is 4-5 years old. Therefore, your surgeon may recommend waiting until your child is 4-5 years old before undergoing a surgical repair. Waiting has benefits even if the hernia does not close on its own.

Is umbilical hernia surgery worth it?

Many doctors recommend surgery because it prevents strangulation, which happens when a piece of tissue gets trapped inside the hernia and is cut off from its blood supply. I’m not sureIt may help to go back and read “Get the Facts.” Many doctors recommend surgery because it prevents a problem called strangulation.

Which is better open surgery or laparoscopy for umbilical hernia?

Laparoscopic repair is much better than open repair due to less postoperative morbidity. Postoperative wound complications like infection, seroma and haematoma were more in open group then laparoscopic group but were statistically insignificant.