Is Ventral Hernia Repair Surgery Permanent? Long-Term Benefits

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A defect in the abdominal wall characterizes ventral hernia due to the protrusion of the intestines and fat that creates a bulge and weakens the abdominal muscles. Hernia type depends on the presence of herniated tissues in the abdominal region. Some of the most common symptoms of a ventral hernia are coughing, constipation, and bowel injuries. Sometimes, a hernia is asymptomatic and doesn't get diagnosed, and patients may live with it for years. However, they don't improve on their own, and doing exercise, physical activity, and ageing over the years generally aggravate the condition. When the condition worsens, it may cause severe abdominal pain, even with a simple cough. That is why ventral hernia repair surgery becomes an immediate action to prevent any further complications.

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Surgery for hernia repair (herniorrhaphy) is the most common and the most effective treatment for a ventral hernia. Surgeons use the procedure to assist herniated tissues back into their rightful place and to insert a barrier, commonly a surgical mesh, to keep them there.  If you have hernia symptoms, it is advised not to delay the hernia surgery. The leading laparoscopic surgeon in ALSA Pakistan, Dr. Tahir Yunus, specializes in performing various general surgeries aside from hernia surgery. 

Hernia repair surgery is effective, but a question remains: Is ventral hernia repair surgery permanent? Patients want to answer this question before making any final decision because they are probably looking for lifelong management. Let us help you decide.  In this blog, we will share the answer to this query along with the latest treatment methods for ventral hernia. 

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The main types of surgical hernia treatment are as follows: 

In this surgery, the surgeon makes a single incision to manage the herniated tissues in the abdomen. After completing the procedure, surgeons push organs and tissues back to their original place. They then close the incisions and use surgical mesh to strengthen the tissue.

In comparison to open surgery, surgeons make minor cuts for the operation in laparoscopic surgery. They then insert a laparoscope (tiny camera) along with the mesh to support the abdominal wall. This technique offers many advantages as compared to others due to the lower risk of infection and incision size.

This is a most advanced technique using robotic surgical instruments for surgery. During this surgery, surgeons work from a console, manipulating robotic instruments, which they do with much better results than any other approach.  It gives a complete three-dimensional image of the abdomen, providing high-definition views for the effective use of instruments during the surgical procedure.

Is Ventral Hernia Repair Surgery Permanent?

The goal of this surgery is to give a permanent solution, so the honest answer to this question is yes. Surgeons try their best to strengthen the abdominal wall, with or without mesh, so that the hernia does not recur. Advanced techniques have now enhanced the long-term success of ventral hernia repair. For many people, ventral hernia repair does provide a permanent solution, but sometimes, the success also depends on patient factors and severity of the condition. With every surgery, there is a risk of recurrence, although it is minimal, and the same applies to hernia surgery.  Factors such as the size and type of hernia, chronic cough, diabetes, and surgical technique particularly influence the long-term outcome of surgery. 

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Long-term Benefits of Ventral Hernia Repair

Ventral hernia surgery is one of the significant surgeries with many long-term benefits. Some of the notable benefits are as follows:

  • The recovery rate of the hernia surgery is faster. Laparoscopic hernia surgery, specifically, is highly advantageous for this due to the small incisions.
  • Patients don't feel much pain due to the only 3 or 4 cuts that laparoscopic hernia repair surgery requires.
  • With surgery, the excruciating hernia pain is relieved, improving the quality of life.
  • The chance of hernia recurrence is minimal with hernia repair. It also restricts the further enlargement of herniated tissues.
  • Abdominal function and health both improve after this surgery.
  • Long-term protection of health is guaranteed with hernia surgery because of its long-lasting success rate.

Ventral Hernia Repair Procedure at ALSA Pakistan

Dr. Tahir Yunus at ALSA Pakistan starts the surgery after administering general anaesthesia to the patients. But it depends on the size of the hernia. In case of a small hernia size, usually, regional numbness is adequate with sedation. Next, the incisions are made to get to the midsection of the abdomen, and then it is expanded, generally with carbon dioxide gas. The hernia is pushed back along with meshing the abdominal walls to strengthen them. 

After surgery is done, the incisions are closed using stitches or surgical glue. Both also aid in skin healing. Laparoscopic approach has many advantages.  With this technique, patients recover faster and return to their routine earlier than expected.

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Final Verdict

If you want to get rid of a ventral hernia, then the surgery for ventral hernia repair would be the right decision. For this, you must choose a skilled and competent laparoscopic surgeon for the successful hernia repair surgery. At ALSA Pakistan, Dr. Tahir Yunus is restoring patients' health and thoroughly performs the postoperative assessment of patients, making a personalized surgical plan for each individual. As a qualified surgeon, he is aware of the body’s anatomy, and not every plan works for all. He specifically tailored the surgical process to yield effective results for each patient. He opts for advanced but minimally invasive methods to deliver authentic outcomes, relieving patients from hernia pain and its associated problems. 

Visit Dr. Tahir Yunus for a proper ventral hernia treatment with promising results. 

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