Umbilical Hernia Surgery

Umbilical hernia repair is performed to repair an umbilical hernia. An umbilical hernia is a sac (pouch) formed from the inner lining of your belly (abdominal cavity) that pushes through a hole in the abdominal wall at the belly button.

One night hospitalisation

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to recover from an umbilical hernia surgery?

One night hospital stay and recovery completes usually in a week , patient can be fit to fly from the 10th day .

Is umbilical hernia surgery a major surgery?

Usually it is considered a minor surgery. But if the defect is so huge it can be categorized as a major surgery.

Is umbilical hernia surgery serious?

It is not very urgent, but if the intestine is incarcerated or strangulated, a surgical procedure might become urgent. And if the strangulated part has been damaged it can turn to be a serious problem. So, umblical hernia operations must be done with out it has been complicated.

What is the success rate of umbilical hernia surgery?

The success rate is very high. Most of the operations heals with good results if necessary proceses have been completed.

Cautıons

*Please wait 24 hours to shower and but be sure to pat Steri-strips dry. Do not use any hot tubs for at least a month. *Ice to area of incision 3x/ day for 15 minutes, for three days will help with swelling. *You should not lift anything > 20 lbs for six weeks, as this can cause breakdown of the healing wound, and formation of another hernia. Walking up and down the stairs is fine.*

One night hospitalisation is needed. Avoid airplane travel for 4-5 days following your surgery.

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