The team at Hernia Atlanta extends warm wishes for a Happy New Year, along with hopes for your continued health and prosperity.
The onset of the new year often prompts resolutions to embrace new habits or address pending tasks that have been delayed. When it comes to your health, resolutions to address long-standing concerns can yield significant benefits in the future. If you’ve been aware of a hernia or suspect its presence due to symptoms like groin or belly button pain with a noticeable bulge, perhaps a valuable resolution for 2024 could be to have it evaluated. Taking this step may contribute positively to your well-being in the coming year.
The surgeons at Hernia Atlanta bring extensive experience in evaluating and repairing hernias. With the evolution of various techniques, there is now a range of options for hernia repair. Rest assured that we tailor our approach to hernia repairs based on individual considerations. Depending on your priorities, a specific technique may be preferred.
Contrary to the notion that hernias are always repaired in the same manner, it’s akin to choosing different recipes for a particular entree. The ultimate result can be satisfying and successful, even with varied preparations, influenced by the surgeon’s experience, preferences, and the unique characteristics of the case.
Before the advent of laparoscopic or robotic repair options, all hernias were addressed through a surgical incision directly over the hernia, now referred to as the “open” technique. While still suitable in many cases, we now also have the alternatives of laparoscopic or robotic repair. These advanced techniques involve accessing the abdominal cavity through small incisions and repairing the hernia “from the inside out.”
In the majority of cases, mesh is a key component of the repair. While we are comfortable using mesh in almost every case, some patients prefer a repair without it. This is a viable option, particularly when utilizing the “open” technique. Laparoscopic and robotic techniques typically result in less postoperative pain. Conversely, the “open” method can be executed without requiring general anesthesia or the insertion of a tube into the airway during the operation.
Jehovah’s Witnesses have a heightened awareness of surgical techniques, prioritizing those with minimal risk of blood loss due to their stance against accepting blood transfusions. For such patients, the “open” technique may be the most suitable option, and Hernia Atlanta has emerged as a preferred practice for many individuals with this consideration.
In essence, if you are contemplating hernia repair in the upcoming year, communicate your priorities to us, and we will ensure that your preferences are honored to ensure you get the care tailored to “have it your way!”