Hernia Surgery in Sangareddy
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Hernia Surgery in Sangareddy
A hernia occurs when an organ or fatty tissue pushes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue. The most common types seen at our clinic are inguinal (groin) hernias, umbilical (navel) hernias, and incisional hernias that develop at the site of a previous surgical wound. While many hernias start as a minor discomfort, they do not heal on their own and tend to enlarge over time.
At KBR Life Care Hospitals, Sangareddy, our surgical team evaluates each hernia carefully to determine the right time and method for repair. Not every hernia requires immediate surgery, but all hernias warrant a proper assessment to identify warning signs such as strangulation, where the blood supply to the trapped tissue is cut off, which is a surgical emergency.
Hernia repair is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures and has excellent outcomes when performed at the right stage. Most patients return to normal activities within a few weeks of a well-executed repair.
Types & Causes
Inguinal (Groin) Hernia
Most common type; more frequent in men. Tissue pushes through the inguinal canal, causing a visible or palpable groin bulge.
Umbilical Hernia
Occurs at the navel; common in infants and overweight adults. Presents as a soft swelling at the belly button.
Incisional Hernia
Develops at the site of a previous abdominal surgery where the muscle wall has weakened.
Femoral Hernia
Less common; occurs just below the groin crease. More frequent in women. Higher risk of strangulation than inguinal hernias.
Epigastric Hernia
Small fatty lumps pushing through the midline of the upper abdomen, above the navel.
Hiatus Hernia
Part of the stomach slides up into the chest cavity through the diaphragm; causes reflux and heartburn rather than a visible lump.
Symptoms to Watch For
A visible or felt bulge in the groin, navel, or abdomen
Dull ache or dragging discomfort at the hernia site, worsened by standing, lifting, or coughing
Swelling that reduces when lying flat and reappears on standing
A sensation of heaviness or pressure in the lower abdomen
Sudden severe pain at the hernia site, which may indicate strangulation (emergency)
Nausea and vomiting with a tense, irreducible hernia (emergency signs)
When to See a Doctor
- Any new or enlarging lump in the groin or abdomen
- Hernia that cannot be pushed back in (irreducible hernia)
- Sudden onset of severe pain, redness, or tenderness over a hernia (possible strangulation, see a doctor immediately)
- Nausea or vomiting associated with a groin or abdominal lump
- Hernia that limits daily activities or work
- Known hernia being monitored that is noticeably growing in size
How We Diagnose
- Clinical examination: palpation for a cough impulse, reducibility, and hernia contents
- Ultrasound scan of the groin or abdomen to confirm the hernia and identify its contents
- CT scan for complex, large, or recurrent hernias where anatomy needs clarification before surgery
- Endoscopy for suspected hiatus hernia with reflux symptoms
Our Treatment Approach
- Watchful waiting with lifestyle advice for very small, asymptomatic hernias in selected patients
- Surgical hernia repair: open mesh repair (Lichtenstein technique) for inguinal hernias, widely used and reliable
- Laparoscopic (keyhole) hernia repair: smaller incisions, faster recovery, preferred for bilateral inguinal and recurrent hernias
- Umbilical and incisional hernia repair using mesh reinforcement to prevent recurrence
- Emergency surgery for strangulated or obstructed hernias without delay
- Post-operative advice on activity restrictions, wound care, and gradual return to work
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