Types:

1. Inguinal hernia.

2. Umbilical hernia.

3. Incisional hernia.

4. Hiatal hernia.

5. Femoral hernia.

In this surgery, which may be performed under local anesthesia, sedation, or general anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision in the groin and pushes the protruding tissue back into the abdomen. The surgeon then sutures the weakened area, reinforcing the suture with a synthetic mesh (hernia repair). The opening is then closed with sutures, staples, or surgical glue.

After surgery, you will be encouraged to move around as soon as possible, but it may take several weeks before you can resume your normal activities.

There are two main types of hernia surgery — open surgery to repair an open hernia and laparoscopic surgery.

To perform this minimally invasive surgical procedure, which requires general anesthesia, the surgeon makes several small incisions in your abdomen. Gas is used to inflate the abdomen, making it easier to see the internal organs.

The surgeon inserts a thin tube with a tiny camera (laparoscope) through one of these incisions. Guided by the camera, the surgeon inserts very small instruments through the remaining incisions to repair the hernia using a synthetic mesh.