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An organ, intestine, or fatty tissue might herniate when it pushes through a break or weak area in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue. A common location for hernias is the abdominal wall. A hernia may occasionally show itself as an external bulge, especially when bearing down or straining.
Watchful Waiting - Your surgeon will monitor the hernia to ensure it does not enlarge or become problematic.
Despite this, hernias can only be repaired surgically.
Laparoscopic - To repair the hernia, the surgeon makes a number of tiny abdominal incisions through which surgical instruments can pass. Surgical mesh can be used or not during laparoscopic procedures.
Open Repair - The weak muscle area is treated by the surgeon making an incision close to the hernia. Surgical mesh can be used in open repair procedures.