VENTRAL HERNIA

DR ASHISH VASHISTHA, THE BEST HERNIA SURGEON IN DELHI


Dr. Ashish Vashistha is the Best Hernia Surgeon in Delhi, a Senior Robotic laparoscopic Surgeon, Director & HOD Department of Surgery and Robotics Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket, Delhi. Share information on Ventral Hernia.


VENTRAL HERNIA

 

I am a 34-year-old woman and for the past 2 years noticing a small lump the size of a lemon on my abdomen above the umbilicus. 
 
I went to a nearby doctor, he thought it to be a lipoma. I was reassured and started living with it. For the last few weeks, I noticed an increase in the size of the lump especially when I laugh or strain my abdomen while coughing. 
  
He evaluated my case and found VENTAL MID LINE HERNIA and SUGGESTED ROBOTIC MESH REPAIR SURGERY. 
I was curious to know about VERNTAL HERNIA.
 
Dr Ashish Vashistha,  BEST HERNIA SURGEON IN DELHI  Explains About VERNTAL HERNIA:-
 
HE ALSO SHARED THE FACT THAT HE HAS BEEN AWARDED THECENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN HERNIABY THE HERNIA SOCIETY OF INDIA.
 
Dr Ashish Vashistha,  BEST HERNIA SURGEON IN DELHI  Explains About VERNTAL HERNIA
 
What is Ventral Hernia?
 
A ventral hernia is a protrusion of tissue or an organ through a weak spot in the abdominal wall. 
 
The wordventral” refers to the front of the abdomen. Ventral hernias can occur when a sac forms from the inner lining of the abdomen and pushes through a hole in the abdominal wall. They often occur at the site of an old surgical cut when we become obese or for any reason like pregnancy which increases intra-abdominal pressure.
 
Dr Ashish Vashistha,  BEST HERNIA SURGEON IN DELHI  Explains About Symptoms of VERNTAL HERNIA
 
What are the Symptoms of a ventral hernia?
 
–    Mild uneasiness in the abdominal area

–    Symptoms increasing on standing coughing or laughing


–    Pain in the bulge


–    Outward bulging of skin or tissues in the abdominal area


–    Nausea, and vomiting. 

 
Risk factors for ventral hernias include:
 
–     Obesity
–     COPD
–     Congenital defects
–     Chronic cough  
–     Diabetes
 
Dr Ashish Vashistha, BEST HERNIA SURGEON IN DELHI  Explains How do you Diagnose VERNTAL HERNIA
 
How do you diagnose?
 
–        Clinical examination
–        Ultrasound abdomen
–         CT Scan abdomen
–        MRI abdomen
 
Management of Ventral hernia :- 
 
–        Laparoscopic / Robotic mesh repair surgery.

–        Patient should be advised on keeping a check on asthma, chronic constipation, and weight control.


–        Small hernias are easy to operate, so if you are diagnosed with hernia, see a HERNIA SPECIALIST