Treatment Duration
30 Minutes
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Treatment Cost
₹ 65,000
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Why Is Umbilical Hernia Surgery Done?
The surgery may be recommended to repair an umbilical hernia in children if the hernia:
Umbilical Hernia in Children
Most adults with an umbilical hernia should undergo surgery since the hernia is unlikely to heal on its own as they become older and the risk of complications increases.
Symptoms of an umbilical hernia include:
When to See a Doctor?
Children with an umbilical hernia should visit a doctor due to the risk of complications. Immediate medical assistance is required if you or your child have an umbilical hernia and experience the following symptoms:
What to Expect if You Delay Surgery?
Delaying the surgery can lead to the following complications:
The umbilical hernia repair surgery can be done by two methods:
Open Surgery:
Open Hernia Repair Surgery is done through one single incision (cut) on the abdomen. The surgery takes about 30-45 minutes to complete.
Laparoscopic Surgery:
Laparoscopic Hernia Repair is done through three to five small incisions on the abdomen with fewer chances of post-surgery complications such as seromas (accumulation of clear or yellow fluid), haematomas (collection of blood), and infection. It is done as follows:
Surgical clips, sutures, or an adhesive will be used to close the incisions
What to Plan Before Surgery?
Preoperative examination
Diet
If you or your child need to take specific medications on the day of surgery, take them with a sip of water.
Medications
If you have been using blood-thinning medicines, you will need to discontinue them temporarily to prevent the risk of bleeding
Miscellaneous
Plan for someone to drive you home after the surgery. You will be unable to drive or get home on your own due to the effects of anaesthesia and pain medication.
On the Day of Surgery
The healthcare staff will place a soft, thin tube called an intravenous line into a vein in your or your child's hand or arm so that they can give medicines directly into the blood vessel.
What to Expect During Surgery?
What to Expect After Surgery?
At Hospital:
You will be able to go home on the same day. However, people with other medical problems or those who have frequent vomiting and are unable to keep drinks or food down will need to spend the night at the hospital.
At Home:
When to See a Doctor?
Follow-up: You should visit your surgeon two weeks after the surgery to confirm that your or your child’s pain is under control and there are no signs of infection. Your surgeon may suggest a follow-up appointment depending on your progress.
Contact your doctor in case you or your child experience any of the following symptoms:
Procedure Description
The umbilical hernia repair surgery can be done by two methods:
Open surgery:
Laparoscopic surgery:
Laparoscopic hernia repair is done through three to five small incisions on the abdomen and has a lower rate of wound complications, such as seromas (accumulation of clear or yellow fluid), haematomas (collection of blood), and infection. In laparoscopic surgery, the gastroenterologist:
What to Ask and Tell Your Doctor?
What to Expect Before Surgery?
What to Expect on the day of surgery
You will be required to sign a written consent form before the surgery.
What to Expect During Surgery?
What to Expect After Surgery?
At hospital:
At home:
First Follow-up Appointment
You should visit your surgeon two weeks after the surgery to confirm that your or your child’s pain is under control and there are no signs of infection. Your surgeon may suggest a follow-up appointment depending on your progress.
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