A hernia is a medical condition caused due to the weakening of the abdominal walls of the stomach. This is a medical condition that is normally found in both children and kids. This medical complication is very common among the people not only in India but also around the globe. With the revolution of various techniques of treatment in medical sciences, it is now possible to diagnose the diseases and start the treatment as per the requirements and complications of hernia.
With 17 years of experience in the field of medical sciences, Dr. K Prakash is one of the senior-most Gastroenterologist surgeons of Kerela. He is an expert in carrying out the complex hepatobiliary, pancreatic surgeries and advanced laparoscopic surgeries. Apart from this, he is well trained in liver transplantation as well as he has got a specialization in laparoscopic surgeries.
The Treatment of Hernia
A hernia occurs when there is an organ or fatty tissues which squeeze through a weak spot in the muscles or the connective tissues of the body. There are common types of hernia that are commonly found among the people. Some of them are inguinal (inner groin), incisional (resulting from an incision), femoral (outer groin), umbilical (belly button), etc.
Due to these types of Hernia, there is laparoscopic hernia treatment in Kochi carried out by Dr. K Prakash. In the present scenario, no matter what is the hernia type, the surgery is carried out with the help of laparoscopy.
The Advantages of Hernia Treatment
With complications, there are various advantages of laparoscopic surgery. Some of them are mentioned below:-
(1.) Less postoperative pain
(2.) Fewer requirements of narcotics
(3.) Early return from work
There are various other disadvantages of laparoscopic surgery:-
(1.) There is an increased cost of treatment.
(2.) The surgical procedure is a bit lengthier
(3.) The Steeper learning curve
Various techniques are followed during the surgical process. Some of them are mentioned below:-
(a.) Extraperitoneal (TEP) repair
(b.) Transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair
(c.) Intraperitoneal Onlay mesh (IPOM) repair
(d.) Laparoscopic component separation techniques like e-TEP and TAR surgeries.
These procedures are followed according to the type of complications in the patients. For ex. Totally extraperitoneal (TEP) and Transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) are the procedures carried out in inguinal or groin hernias while Intraperitoneal Onlay mesh (IPOM) repair is used for umbilical, paraumbilical or incisional hernias.
During the treatment of laparoscopic surgery for a hernia, the sac is identified with the laparoscopically. After the detection of the sac, it is pushed back to the abdomen, and a polypropylene mesh is applied to the weaker area to strengthen them. After the surgery, it is very successful, and a huge margin minimizes the pain in a couple of days.
The Final Thoughts
The latest surgical techniques have proved as a boon for the patients who are suffering from medical conditions like a hernia. Laparoscopic hernia treatment in Kochi has got a high success rate. Dr.K Prakash provides a complete solution for all types of Laparoscopic Hernia Treatment in Kochi with a high success rate.
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