Laparoscopic Hernia Repair is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to repair hernia and its types. This technique uses three-four small incisions and a laparoscope. A Laparoscopic hernia repair typically takes one hour or less to complete.
Open (traditional) hernia repair surgery: A surgeon makes a single incision to operate on the herniated tissue. They return the organs and tissue to their proper positions and use surgical instruments to stitch the tissue together to strengthen it. Surgeons frequently employ surgical mesh to strengthen tissue.
Laparoscopic hernia repair surgery: A surgeon performs laparoscopy, sometimes known as "keyhole surgery," through a series of tiny cuts (typically three or four). The surgeon inserts a narrow tube containing a tiny video camera (laparoscope), which displays images of your insides on a screen. They insert surgical equipment through the other incisions to fix the hernia.
Robotic hernia repair surgery: This type of laparoscopic surgery uses robotic surgical instruments to operate. Your surgeon works at a console driving the technology used to repair the weakened tissue causing your hernia.
