Back to Hernia Repair generally
Advantages:
Generally less discomfort after surgery compared with conventional open techniques.
Decreased risk of infection.
More rapid return to full activity.
Cosmetically more acceptable incisions.
Technique:
General anesthesia.
3 small incisions less than ½ inch.
Balloon inserted and space developed to work behind the hernia.
Mesh placed to patch the hernia defect from behind.
Wounds closed with absorbable suture.
Entire procedure completed in less than 30 minutes.
