{"id":23748,"date":"2019-05-29T22:10:04","date_gmt":"2019-05-29T22:10:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bariatricsurgerynewjersey.com\/?page_id=23748"},"modified":"2024-05-03T02:53:23","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T07:53:23","slug":"inguinal-hernia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bariatricsurgerynewjersey.com\/hernia-surgery\/inguinal-hernia\/","title":{"rendered":"Inguinal Hernia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"faq-block\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\">\n<div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<h3 itemprop=\"name\">What causes an Inguinal Hernia?<\/h3>\n<div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>Everyone has natural weak point(s) in various areas of the abdominal wall due to their normal anatomy. One of these areas is in the groin (inguinal region). For children, hernia development can be congenital, but adults can develop this type of hernia as a result of strenuous activities, chronic cough, or chronic straining from difficulties with bowel movements or urination.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 858px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-23748-1\" width=\"858\" height=\"480\" poster=\"https:\/\/www.bariatricsurgerynewjersey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ASAB_FAQ_WhatCausesAnInguinalHernia.jpg\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bariatricsurgerynewjersey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/General-Surgery-1-compressed.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bariatricsurgerynewjersey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/General-Surgery-1-compressed.mp4\">https:\/\/www.bariatricsurgerynewjersey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/General-Surgery-1-compressed.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Symptoms of an Inguinal Hernia<\/h3>\n<p>Usually a bulge in the groin is the first sign of an inguinal hernia. It can be associated with an ache that gradually gets worse as the day proceeds.\u00a0 Signs that an inguinal hernia is entrapped or strangulated are tenderness, redness of the overlying skin, severe unremitting pain, and the bulge not being able to be reduced or pushed back in.\u00a0 These are serious symptoms that must be treated immediately.\u00a0 Fortunately, it is very rare for inguinal hernias to become incarcerated or strangulated, and most are safely able to wait to be repaired electively.\u00a0 Groin pain that occurs during activities such as sports, running, or exercise may be a different clinical entity called a \u201csports hernia\u201d, which is actually not a true hernia, but rather a pain disorder caused by underlying core muscle imbalances.<\/p>\n  \n        <div class=\"inner-schedule\">\n            <!-- left  -->\n            <div class=\"left\">\n                <button class=\"scd\" onclick=\"window.open('https:\/\/bariatricsurgerynewjersey.com\/contact\/schedule-appointment-online\/')\">Schedule Appointment<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n            <!-- right  -->\n            <div class=\"right\">\n                <a href=\"tel:+17326405316\">(732) 640-5316<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n<h3><strong><span style=\"font-family: europa, serif; color: #0e216a;\">Minimally Invasive Inguinal Hernia Repair<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Our surgeons at Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics of NJ specialize in the laparoscopic and robotic approach to inguinal hernia repair, which offers patients a shorter recovery and sooner return to work and daily activities.\u00a0 Minimally invasive inguinal hernia repair with mesh is also associated with a much lower risk of long-term chronic pain versus the traditional open approach.\u00a0 At Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics of NJ, our surgeons will examine you and decide if the minimally invasive approach is right for you.<\/p>\n<div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<h3 itemprop=\"name\">How is the Procedure Performed?<\/h3>\n<div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>There are two general options for inguinal hernia repair: the open approach and the minimally invasive (laparoscopic or robotic) approach.\u00a0 The open approach requires a long incision in the groin area.\u00a0 The hernia defect is identified and repaired using a piece of surgical mesh to reconstruct the inguinal floor.\u00a0 Local anesthetic and sedation, spinal anesthetic, and\u00a0 general anesthesia are options for this procedure.\u00a0 In a minimally invasive inguinal hernia repair, 3 small incisions are made where a small thin camera and two working instruments are inserted through the abdominal wall. The layers of the abdominal wall are separated and the space is maintained with carbon dioxide gas. This grants the surgeon access to the hernia defect and the surrounding tissues and allows for dissection and placement of the mesh to reconstruct the inguinal floor from the inside.\u00a0 Minimally invasive inguinal hernia repair is always done under general anesthesia.<\/p>\n  \n        <div class=\"fullWidthIn\">\n            <div class=\"inner-five-star\">\n                                <div class=\"single-five-star\">\n                    <span class=\"star\"><span>5.0<\/span> \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2605<\/span>\n                                        <span class=\"title\">Very professional and caring<\/span>\n                                        <p>I love these doctors and staff. I came here needing help with my weight and health issues and they did it. They did what many other doctors couldn\u2019t. Everyone is nice and helpful no matter how many questions or times I call. Very professional and caring. They literally saved me and made my life better. I highly recommend them, you won\u2019t regret it.<\/p>\n                                        <span class=\"c-name\">Dawn L.<\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<h3 itemprop=\"name\">What complications can occur?<\/h3>\n<div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>For inguinal hernia repair, primary complications associated with the operation are extremely rare.\u00a0 There is a low risk of injury to blood vessels, nerves, the bladder, the intestines, and spermatic cord leading into the testicle. Your individual risk for these complications be reviewed with your surgeon at Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics of NJ during your consultation for surgery. For many patients after open or minimally invasive repair, there can be swelling and bruising of the abdominal wall and scrotal region. This is normal and will steadily decline and resolve completely with time. Despite the low rates of hernia recurrence after repair, a hernia can come back at any time.\u00a0 At Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics of NJ we encourage our patients to review and ask questions about their specific risks, complications, and how to best reduce their risk of recurrence after repair.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What causes an Inguinal Hernia? Everyone has natural weak point(s) in various areas of the abdominal wall due to their normal anatomy. One of these areas is in the groin (inguinal region). 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