Umbilical hernia repair is surgery to repair an umbilical hernia. An umbilical hernia is a sac formed from the inner lining of your belly (abdominal cavity) that pushes through a hole in the abdominal wall at the belly button.
DescriptionYou will probably receive general anesthesia (asleep and pain-free) for this surgery. If your hernia is small, you may receive spinal or epidural block anesthesia and medicine to relax you. You will be awake but pain-free.
Your surgeon will make a surgical cut under your belly button.
Children:
Umbilical hernias are fairly common. A hernia at birth will push the belly button out. It shows more when a baby cries because the pressure from crying makes it bulge out more.
In infants, the defect is not usually treated with surgery. Most of the time, the umbilical hernia shrinks and closes on its own by the time a child is 3 or 4 years old.
Umbilical hernia repair may be needed in children for these reasons:
Adults:
Umbilical hernias are fairly common in adults. They are seen more in overweight people and in women, especially after pregnancy. They tend to get bigger over time.
Smaller hernias with no symptoms sometimes can be watched. Surgery may pose greater risks for patients with serious medical problems.
Without surgery, there is a risk that some fat or part of the intestine will get stuck (incarcerated) in the hernia and become impossible to push back in. This is usually painful. If the blood supply to this area is cut off (strangulation), urgent surgery is needed. You may experience nausea or vomiting, and the bulging area may turn blue or a darker color.
Surgery will usually be used for hernias that are getting larger or are painful. Surgery secures the weakened abdominal wall tissue (fascia) and closes any holes.
Get medical care right away if you have a hernia that does not get smaller when you are lying down or that you cannot push back in.
RisksThe risks of surgery for umbilical hernia are usually very low, unless the patient also has other serious medical problems.
Risks for any anesthesia are:
Risks for any surgery are:
A specific risk of umbilical hernia surgery is injury to the bowel (large intestine). This is rare.
Before the ProcedureYour surgeon or anesthesia doctor will see you and give you instructions for you or your child.
An anesthesiologist will discuss your (or your child's) medical history to determine the right amount and type of anesthesia to use. You or your child may be asked to stop eating and drinking 6 hours before surgery. Make sure you tell your doctor or nurse about any medications, Allergies, or history of bleeding problems.
Several days before surgery, you may be asked to stop taking aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, or Aleve; other blood thinning medications; and certain Vitamins and Supplements.
After the ProcedureMost umbilical hernia repairs are done on an outpatient basis, which means that you will likely go home on the same day. Some repairs may require a short hospital stay if the hernia is very large.
After surgery, your doctor and nurse will monitor your vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, and breathing). You will stay in the recovery area until you are stable. Your doctor will prescribe pain medicine if you need it.
Your doctor or nurse will show you how to care for your or your child's incision at home. You or your child should be able to do all of your normal activities in 2 - 4 weeks.
Outlook (Prognosis)There is always a chance that the hernia can come back. However, for healthy patients, the risk of it coming back is very low.
ReferencesWarner BW. Pediatric surgery. In: Townsend CM, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL, eds. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 18th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2008:chap 71.
Umbilical hernia repair is surgery to repair an umbilical hernia. An umbilical hernia is a sac (pouch) formed from the inner lining of your belly (abdominal cavity) that pushes through a hole in the abdominal wall at the belly button.
DescriptionYou will probably receive general anesthesia (asleep and pain-free) for this surgery. If your hernia is small, you may receive spinal or epidural block anesthesia and medicine to relax you. You will be awake but pain-free.
Your surgeon will make a surgical cut under your belly button.
Umbilical hernia can also be repaired using a laparoscope, a thin, lighted tube that lets the doctor see inside your belly. The laparoscope will be inserted through one of the cuts and instruments will be inserted through the other cuts.
Why the Procedure Is PerformedChildren:
Umbilical hernias are fairly common. A hernia at birth will push the belly button out. It shows more when a baby cries because the pressure from crying makes the hernia bulge out more.
In infants, the problem is not usually treated with surgery. Most of the time, the umbilical hernia shrinks and closes on its own by the time a child is 3 or 4 years old.
Umbilical hernia repair may be needed in children for these reasons:
Adults:
Umbilical hernias are fairly common in adults. They are seen more in overweight people and in women, especially after pregnancy. They tend to get bigger over time.
Smaller hernias with no symptoms sometimes can be watched. Surgery may pose greater risks for patients with serious medical problems.
Without surgery, there is a risk that some fat or part of the intestine will get stuck (incarcerated) in the hernia and become impossible to push back in. This is usually painful. If the blood supply to this area is cut off (strangulation), urgent surgery is needed. You may experience nausea or vomiting, and the bulging area may turn blue or a darker color.
To avoid this problem, surgeons often recommend repairing the umbilical hernia in adults. Surgery is also used for hernias that are getting larger or are painful. Surgery secures the weakened abdominal wall tissue (fascia) and closes any holes.
Get medical care right away if you have a hernia that does not get smaller when you are lying down or that you cannot push back in.
RisksThe risks of surgery for umbilical hernia are usually very low, unless the patient also has other serious medical problems.
Risks for any anesthesia are:
Risks for any surgery are:
A specific risk of umbilical hernia surgery is injury to the bowel (large intestine). This is rare.
Before the ProcedureYour surgeon or anesthesia doctor will see you and give you instructions for you or your child.
An anesthesiologist will discuss your (or your child's) medical history to determine the right amount and type of anesthesia to use. You or your child may be asked to stop eating and drinking 6 hours before surgery. Make sure you tell your doctor or nurse about any medications, allergies, or history of bleeding problems.
Several days before surgery, you may be asked to stop taking:
Most umbilical hernia repairs are done on an outpatient basis, which means that you will likely go home on the same day. Some repairs may require a short hospital stay if the hernia is very large.
After surgery, your doctor and nurse will monitor your vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, and breathing). You will stay in the recovery area until you are stable. Your doctor will prescribe pain medicine if you need it.
Your doctor or nurse will show you how to care for your or your child's incision at home. You or your child should be able to do all of your normal activities in 2 - 4 weeks.
Outlook (Prognosis)There is always a chance that the hernia can come back. However, for healthy patients, the risk of it coming back is very low.
ReferencesWarner BW. Pediatric surgery. In: Townsend CM, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL, eds. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 18th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 71.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 01/24/2011
Shabir Bhimji, MD, PhD, Specializing in General Surgery, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Midland, TX. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
It all depends on how the surgery was performed and the extent of the repair.
I found this, and it was real helpful:
http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/403/main.html#TreatmentofInguinalHernia -BigGuy
I just had a quote from my vet today.....it was £171.00. Hope this helps others.
Reduction of the hernia, surgically, with use of synthetic mesh, is a very common procedure.
My 3 month old mule just had umbilical hernia surgery. He also had an infected umbilical cord. It cost me about $600.00 including his antibiotics. I was not charged to castrate him at the same time. The cost will vary on were you are located.
For an inguinal hernia repair, it can cost upwards of $25,000. This can vary depending on insurance, the hospital, the doctor and how bad the repair is.
I could cost anywhere from $800.00 to several thousand dollars depending on what vet you go to, how large the hernia is and where exactly it is located.
I am not so sure in UK but here is an estimate, if it is Hernia Repair Epigastric - it could cost at around $1500 - $3500 (http://www.surgerycosts.net/price.php?medical=hernia-repair-epigastric), and if it is Hernia Repair Inguinal it would cost you at around $1500 (http://www.surgerycosts.net/price.php?medical=hernia-repair-inguinal) Good Luck!
The average cost of a hernia surgery in the US is $4,200 to $6,200 without insurance. The average family can expect to pay between $750 and $1,109 for the open hernia surgery.
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