Can you get a hernia after colon surgery?

Introduction. Incisional hernia is a common complication of laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Extraction site may influence the rate of incisional hernias. Major risk factors for the development of incisional hernias include age, diabetes, obesity and smoking status.

What causes a hernia after colon surgery?

Scar tissue that weakens or thins following abdominal surgery is the most common cause and can develop in some 30% of appendectomies. Sometimes it is a defect during fetal development and is present upon birth. Hernias may also develop as a result of pregnancy or age related changes that weaken the abdominal wall.

How do you know if you have a hernia after surgery?

The most noticeable symptom of an incisional hernia is a bulge near the incision site. It’s often most visible when you strain your muscles, such as when you stand up, lift something, or cough. Besides a visible bulge, incisional hernias might also cause: nausea and vomiting.

How do they fix an incisional hernia?

The treatment options for incisional hernias are open surgery or minimally invasive surgery. Minimally invasive surgery is also called “keyhole surgery,” or “laparoscopic” surgery if it is performed on the abdomen. Incisional hernias may occur months or years after an abdominal operation.

What is treatment for stomach hernia?

Hernia treatment can be conservative (such as observation and support with trusses) if the hernia is not affecting your daily routine or does not cause severe pain. Curative treatment consists of surgery. Laparoscopic surgery has taken the place of traditional hernia surgery for some of the abdominal hernias.

What are the signs of a hernia in the stomach?

The most common types of abdominal hernias are inguinal hernia, femoral hernia, incisional hernia and umbilical. The main symptom of an abdominal hernia is having a bulge or swelling appear on a part of your abdomen. Other symptoms include burning, slight discomfort and a feeling of heaviness or aching in your abdomen.

How dangerous are hernias?

Typically, hernias are not dangerous. Most hernias cause minor discomfort or mild pain. Emergency situations, such as the intestine getting stuck occur infrequently, but can be life-threatening.

Do stomach hernias require surgery?

Hernia surgery is almost always the necessary treatment when you suffer a hernia. The goal of hernia surgery is to repair the defect by returning the abdominal organs to their proper place in the body and closing the opening in the abdominal wall. The patient must adhere to activity restrictions after surgery to ensure success.