Epigastric Hernia Open Surgery. A hernia is the abnormal exit of tissue or an organ such as the bowel through the wall of the cavity in which it normally resides. However there are times when open surgery is warranted and minimally invasive surgery is not an option.
An epigastric hernia occurs when a weakened area in the abdominal wall allows a bit of fat to push through. A visible hernia that becomes darker in color or hue. That said laparoscopic surgery requires that a patient undergo general anesthesia whereas traditional hernia repair can be done under general regional or local anesthesia.
Other hernias include hiatus incisional and umbilical hernias.
Groin hernias are most commonly of the inguinal type but may also be femoral. As premier hernia doctors we have been devoted to hernia surgery diagnosis and repair for more than 25 years. A hernia is the abnormal exit of tissue or an organ such as the bowel through the wall of the cavity in which it normally resides. Hernias come in a number of types.