What do they do when performing an abdominoplasty for a hernia?

Answer by  dryuha (735)

A hernia means an organ is protruding out of the sac which normally contains it. An abdominoplasty will be done to reduce the hernia. A small incision will be made and any excessive tissue will be removed. An organ will then pushed back inside the abdominal cavity and a mesh will then be inserted to secure the organ.

Answer by  G12345 (1808)

Basically they need to cover the anatomical hole in the abdomen with a mesh and sew the mesh in so the hernia does not reform.

Answer by  rattfan80 (106)

You will have an IV administered.Once you are under a general anesthetic,they will sterilize your abdomen and make a small abdominal incision. Then they will tuck your intestines back into place. Then they will insert a small durable mesh-like screen. The incision will then be sutured and you will wake up in the post-op area.

Answer by  G12345 (1808)

The biggest part is implanting a mesh that they suture your peritoneum too, to effectively close the structural hole in the abdominal wall.

Answer by  G12345 (1808)

The most important thing the surgeon is doing is creating a new continous abdominal wall with no defects in the peritoneum that the hernia could go back through. They typically accomplish this with a mesh screen.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Well, they have to open open the region but don't worry you will have to be put on anaesthetics, so you won't feel the pain.