An umbilical hernia repair is a surgical procedure to correct the protrusion of an organ or fat through the abdominal muscle at the belly button, commonly seen in newborns and adults after pregnancy or straining. The damaged muscles are repositioned and secured with sutures or mesh to prevent recurrence.
An umbilical hernia repair is a surgical procedure to correct the protrusion of an organ or fat through the abdominal muscle at the belly button, commonly seen in newborns and adults after pregnancy or straining. The damaged muscles are repositioned and secured with sutures or mesh to prevent recurrence.
Umbilical hernia repair is a surgical procedure to fix a protruding belly button. It's common in adults and often performed as an outpatient procedure. In Belgium, the surgery uses modern techniques like open or laparoscopic methods.
Waiting times vary from 1 to 3 weeks. Post-surgery recovery takes about 2 weeks.