Inguinal Hernias

What are the Symptoms of Inguinal Hernia?

Although inguinal hernia symptoms do not have acute symptoms, they usually occur with swelling in the inguinal region. Patients feel first relaxation and then pain in the groin area. Since inguinal hernia swelling is soft, it appears with increased intra-abdominal pressure. Inguinal hernia swelling is not visible in a standing patient without intra-abdominal pressure.

There may be conditions such as pain or burning sensation on the patient’s inguinal hernia swelling. In patients who lift heavy, discomfort and pain are felt along with the pressure. Inguinal hernia swelling can cause constipation problems in some cases. In the patient with inguinal hernia, a feeling of pain may occur after meals. In some types of inguinal hernia, swelling is seen here when the hernia descends into the patient’s testicular bags.

Diagnosis and Diagnosis of Inguinal Hernia

A diagnosis of inguinal hernia is made by a physical examination of the patient by a specialist doctor. The complaints that the patient tells during the doctor’s examination are very important for the diagnosis of inguinal hernia. The diagnosis or diagnosis of small inguinal hernias is made by ultrasonography using imaging techniques.

What are the Types of Inguinal Hernia?

Types of inguinal hernia It can occur in 3 different ways: Direct Inguinal Hernia, Indirect Inguinal Hernia and Femoral Hernia.

DIRECT INGUINAL HERNI

Inguinal hernia that arises directly from the abdominal wall is seen in advanced ages as a result of weakening of the muscles. Inguinal hernia, which is not very large. Direct Inguinal Hernia has a half-moon shape. Inguinal hernia can be pushed into the abdomen by not coming out of the inguinal canal. It usually appears with standing or movements that increase intra-abdominal pressure. visible. In cases where inguinal hernia is not treated, it can progress to the scrotum (scrotum).

INDIRECT INGUINAL HERNI

In Indirect Inguinal Hernia patients, which is the most common inguinal hernia, the hernia emerges from the inguinal canal. It is more likely to occur in men than women. Indirect Inguinal Hernia, which is congenital, can occur in all age groups, usually in the youth period. Usually seen unilaterally, the hernia can be very large.

FEMORAL HERNI

Femoral Hernia, which is the most common type of inguinal hernia in women, may occur as a result of pregnancy or physical exertion. It is seen in the main veins located in the groin area and continuing towards the leg.

What are the Risks of Inguinal Hernia?

The risks of inguinal hernia include gangrene of the patient, inflammation of the intra-abdominal membrane or prolapse of the organs. As a result of inguinal hernia, the patient whose internal organs hang outward may face the danger of life. In the compressed inguinal hernia, the patient may have gangrene due to the lack of blood circulation in the organ. Conditions such as perforation or inflammation of the patient’s intra-abdominal membrane (peritonitis) may occur.

How Is Inguinal Hernia Treated?

Since there is no drug treatment after the diagnosis and diagnosis of inguinal hernia, the treatment of inguinal hernia is performed using surgical techniques. The purpose of hernia surgery is to place the hernia sac in the position it should be in the abdomen or to remove it completely. The regional defect that causes hernia in the groin is closed and a patch is applied to prevent it from recurring. Open and closed surgical techniques can be used in inguinal hernia surgeries. Spinal anesthesia, local anesthesia or general anesthesia can be applied to the patient.

Inguinal Hernia Robotic Surgery

Inguinal hernia is performed closed using robotic surgery and minimally invasive techniques. The feeling of pain, blood loss, infection and complications are less likely. The recovery time of the patient after the operation is much faster. Robotic surgery is performed by making very small incisions. After inguinal hernia robotic surgery, scarring is less in the patient. The success rate of the doctor is higher since the quality image is present during the operation. It is much easier for the patient to adapt to his normal life.