Hernia repair surgery
Advanced surgical options for the best possible outcomes.
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Hernias are common in both women and men. They occur when fat — or part of an organ such as your intestine — bulges through a hole in the nearby muscle wall. People with a hernia may see or feel a bump in their abdomen or groin when they lift heavy things or bear down.
Your doctor may suggest surgery if your hernia is painful or affects your daily life. Sharp HealthCare offers surgery to repair several types of hernia, including:
Inguinal hernia
Umbilical hernia
Femoral hernia
Ventral hernia
Types of hernia repair surgery
There are three ways to repair a hernia with surgery. You and your doctor will discuss which procedure is right for you.
Your surgeon will make a large incision (cut) in your body where the hernia is located. This is the traditional method to repair a hernia.
During this minimally invasive procedure, your surgeon can repair the hernia with a few tiny incisions. A camera (laparoscope) is guided through a tiny tube placed in the incisions so the surgeon can see inside of your body during the procedure.
Robotic technology is a high-tech extension of your surgeon, who is still in full control of everything that happens during the surgery. The robotic technology moves like the human wrist and allows for surgeons to perform the surgery using smaller instruments in a more precise and steady movement.
Learn more about the robotic hernia repair by signing up for our on-demand hernia repair webinar.
Benefits of robotic surgery
Advanced robotic systems give doctors greater control and visibility during surgery. Using a three-dimensional plan, your surgeon has full control of the robotic tools, and the surgical team is by your side at all times. With this precision, robotic-assisted surgery can result in:
Smaller incisions
Less pain and scarring
Lower risk of infection
Reduced blood loss
Faster recovery and quicker return to daily life
Recognized as a Network of Excellence in Robotic Surgery
Sharp HealthCare is the first system on the West Coast to receive this designation by Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), an internationally recognized, nonprofit, patient safety organization. The accreditation signifies our ability to consistently deliver the safest, highest-quality surgical care to our patients.
Frequently asked questions about robotic-assisted surgery
Robotic technology is a high-tech extension of your surgeon, who is still in full control of everything that happens during the surgery. The robotic technology moves like the human wrist and allows for surgeons to perform the surgery using smaller instruments in a more precise and steady movement. With zooming capabilities, the incision is 1 to 2 cm, compared to traditional open surgery, where the surgeon must make an incision large enough to fit the surgical instruments and see the area.
Learn more about the robotic hernia repair by signing up for our on-demand hernia repair webinar.
A camera inside your body will send real-time images to your surgeon, who guides the robot from a console in the operating room. These images are highly magnified with a sharper resolution, giving your surgeon a better view than what they would see standing over you.
Your surgery will result in smaller incisions, which will allow for:
A shorter hospital stay
Less risk of infection
Less blood loss and fewer blood transfusions
Less pain
Minimal to no prescription pain medication
Less scarring
Faster recovery
A quicker return to daily routine
Our skilled surgeons have access to the latest technology, including the da Vinci® 5, Xi and X robotic systems. Each is optimized for certain types of general surgery procedures, including colon, gallbladder, gynecologic, abdominal and hernia repair.
Find out more about hernia repair surgery
To learn more about hernia repair surgery or to find a doctor who performs hernia repair surgery at Sharp HealthCare, call us at 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), or find a hernia repair doctor.
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San Diego hernia repair locations
We offer hernia repair surgery at hospitals across San Diego — from South Bay to East County to Kearny Mesa.
