Question 1

What is umbilical hernia?

Accepted Answer

A hernia is a condition in which an internal part of the body pushes through a weakened muscle or surrounding tissue of the wall. The muscles are normally strong and tight enough to restrict the organs and intestines and keep them in place. A hernia may develop when there is a weakness in the muscle. Umbilical hernia mostly occurs in infants and young children, but it particularly develops in prematurely born babies.
It usually appears as a painless lump in or near the navel. Hernia may get bigger when the patient laughs, cries, cough or even goes to the toilet. Although, it may shrink while relaxing or lying down. Adults may also develop umbilical hernias. There are other types of hernia that can occur, including inguinal hernia, femoral hernia and hiatus hernia. Without any treatment, the hernia will get worse over time and result in certain health complications.

Question 2

Who needs umbilical hernia treatment?

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Surgery for umbilical hernias is typically reserved for children have hernia that is:

Painful 
Larger than 1/4 to 3/4 inch, which is equal to 1 - 2 centimeters in diameter
Large and don\'t reduce over the first two years of life
Doesn\'t naturally disappear by the age of 3 - 4 years old 
Blocks the intestine or gets trapped

Parents of the child with hernia are usually advised to wait for the child to reach 4 or 5 years of are before the surgery as the operation isn\'t necessary unless there are complications. However, the risk of a child developing complications from umbilical hernia is very low.
For adults, umbilical hernia surgery is recommended when there is a risk of complications, especially when the umbilical hernia is large or becomes painful. As the hernia is unlikely to disappear or reduce by itself for older patients, the risk of complications is generally higher.
The surgery for umbilical hernias repair is required when the hernia is:

Causing pain
Larger than half an inch
Strangulated or blocked

In adults, risk factors that may increase the chances of developing an umbilical hernia include:

Overweight or obesity 
Straining a muscle while moving or lifting a heavy object
A persistent or violent heavy cough
Multiple pregnancy such as twins or triplets or quadraplets

Question 3

What are the complications that can be caused by umbilical hernia?

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Complications that can develop as a result of an umbilical hernia include:

Obstruction: A section of the intestine gets stuck outside the abdomen. It may cause nausea, vomiting and pain
Strangulation: A section of intestine becomes trapped and the blood supply to it gets cut off. This may require urgent surgery within hours to prevent damage and release the trapped tissue by restoring its blood supply.
Surgery will get rid of the hernia and prevent any serious complications, although there\'s a chance of it returning after the operation.

Question 4

How is umbilical hernia treated?

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Surgery is the main treatment for umbilical hernia repair. It can be performed by two different methods: open hernia repair or laparoscopic hernia repair.
Open hernia repair: This is a conventional surgery for open hernia repair. In this, the surgeon creates an incision near the belly button and through it, access the hernia over the bulge site.
Laparoscopic hernia repair: Laparoscopic surgery is a less invasive procedure. In this, the surgeon creates a few smaller incisions than open surgery, over the hernia bulge site. A long, thin tube called laparoscope that has a lighted camera on one end is inserted through one of the incisions. The camera on the laparoscope will allow the surgeon to visualize the inside of the abdominal cavity on a monitor.
The hernia repair surgeon then places the bulging part of the intestine or other intra-abdominal tissue as well as the abdominal lining back through the hole in the abdominal wall. Then the hole is closed and sewed back. Sometimes, a synthetic mesh material is inserted into the abdomen to strengthen the herniated area.
The type of surgery will determine the length of stay in the hospital and the overall recovery period. The aim of the procedure is to push the bulge back into place and strengthen the weakened abdominal wall.

Question 5

How much does umbilical hernia repair cost in India?

Accepted Answer

The cost of umbilical hernia surgery in India is relatively lower than several other countries, including the USA, UK, Germany and many more. But this does not mean any compromise on the quality of care and standard of clinical services. The umbilical hernia operation cost in India varies depending on multiple factors, including the type of surgery, choice of hospital, doctor&rsquo;s experience, length of hospital stay and room category.
With affordable laparoscopic umbilical hernia surgery cost in India, international patients can receive safe and effective treatment for their condition.
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