Hernia repair is a surgical procedure to fix a hernia, a bulge or protrusion of an organ or tissue through a weakened area in the abdominal wall. The surgeon pushes the bulging tissue back into place and then reinforces the weakened area with a mesh or other material. Depending on the type and size of the hernia, open or laparoscopic techniques may be used.
Hernia repair is a surgical procedure to fix a hernia, a bulge or protrusion of an organ or tissue through a weakened area in the abdominal wall. The surgeon pushes the bulging tissue back into place and then reinforces the weakened area with a mesh or other material. Depending on the type and size of the hernia, open or laparoscopic techniques may be used.
Hernia Repair is a surgical procedure to repair a hernia, a bulge or protrusion of an organ or tissue through a weakened area in the abdominal wall. In Australia, it's commonly performed using open or laparoscopic techniques.
Waiting times can vary from 4-12 weeks for public patients. Private hospitals offer shorter wait times.