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Hernia Surgery, Breat specialist, Dr. Petrites of Bonita Springs and Naples Florida
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Tel:  239.495.3990
Fax: 239.949.2888
Ventral Hernia Repair

Approximately 5 million Americans have hernias. There are many different types of hernias including inguinal, umbillical, femoral and ventral. What is a ventral hernia? Ventral hernias occur through an opening in the abdominal wall musculature into another tissue area, this opening is large enough to allow passage of tissue or intestines. This defect may have been present at birth or may have developed over time due to previous surgery, weight gain, or pregnancy. If left untreated ventral hernias tend to become larger. They do not shrink and will not go away on their own. All hernia’s that cause pain, change in bowel regularity, or vomiting need to be fixed urgently. Weight loss and abdominal binders or a truss may temporarily prevent the hernia from becoming larger. A ventral hernia is located in the abdominal wall muscles. This type of hernia can now be repaired with minimally invasive surgery. Laparoscopic ventral hernia repairs are done as a 23hr observation surgery. Four key-hole sized incisions are made where a fibro-optic camera and instruments are passed. Mesh is then fed through one of the instruments and sewn or tacked into place. After surgery, time is allowed for pain management, and food/water intake prior to being sent home. Time off work is 7-10 days. Restrictions may apply for 2-4 weeks. Recovery and hospitalization are significantly less than the traditional “open” hernia repair. If you think you have or have been told you have a hernia but have been reluctant to have it repaired due to long recovery period, please call Dr. Mark E. Petrites, you may be a candidate for laparoscopic repair. Call 239-495-3990 for our Bonita Springs office or 239-430-1025 for our Naples office.

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