What is Ventral Hernia?
A ventral hernia is a bulge of tissues through an opening of weakness within the abdominal wall muscles. It can develop anywhere on the abdominal wall and may be present at birth or develop later in life.
Ventral hernias can range from small, simple defects to large, complex hernias requiring specialized surgical techniques.
Causes
- Congenital weakness
- Previous abdominal surgery
- Obesity
- Heavy lifting
- Chronic coughing
- Pregnancy
Treatment
Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair with mesh reinforcement is the standard treatment. Large ventral hernias may require component separation techniques for abdominal wall reconstruction.
Surgery Options