Surgical treatment of umbilical hernia

Associated terms:
Umbilical hernia, umbilical hernia, hernia, intestinal hernia

An umbilical hernia is a defect in the abdominal wall muscles next to the navel. This may have been present since birth or may have occurred later. Parts of the intestine can become trapped in this hernia gap, leading to pain and further complications. Life-threatening peritonitis can also develop. An umbilical hernia should therefore be treated surgically.

The operation for an umbilical hernia

The defect is closed with sutures via a skin incision in the umbilical margin with an extension upwards and downwards, and may also be secured with a plastic mesh or a type of tampon. The stability of the abdominal wall muscles is thus restored.

In the case of extensive findings, wound drainage is possible for 24 hours. You must avoid physical exertion for the first 2 weeks.