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What is a ventral incisional hernia? Incisional hernia refers to abdominal wall hernia at the site of a previous surgical incision. It is a type of ventral hernia. Midline incisional hernias are more common than other sites. It can be a definite hernia with all the hernia components of the defect, sac, and content. What is lap repair of incisional hernia? Your surgeon will insert surgical instruments through the ports along with a telescope so they can see inside your abdomen and perform the operation. Your surgeon will free up the structures from your abdomen that are stuck in the hernia, and insert a synthetic mesh to cover the weak spot. What is laparoscopic ventral hernia surgery? A laparoscopic ventral hernia repair is an operation performed to repair a ventral, or abdominal, hernia through a minimally invasive procedure. What is inguinal and incisional hernias? Types of Hernias. The most common types of hernias are inguinal (inner groin), incisional (resulting from a surgical cut, or incision), femoral (outer groin), umbilical (bellybutton), and hiatal (upper stomach). About 3 out of every 4 hernias are in the groin. What is the recovery time for laparoscopic hernia surgery? Most patients will be fully recovered in one week and can resume some normal activities, such as driving, walking and some duties at work; however, due to the use of internal stitches or staples, your surgeon will advise you when it is safe to resume any heavy lifting pushing or pulling.

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