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HELIOS Dr. Horst Schmidt Hospital Wiesbaden
Ludwig Erhard Strasse, Wiesbaden, Germany
Umbilical Hernia Repair
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HELIOS Dr. Horst Schmidt Hospital Wiesbaden
Ludwig Erhard Strasse, Wiesbaden, Germany
Established
1879
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Umbilical Hernia Repair at HELIOS Dr. Horst Schmidt Hospital Wiesbaden
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What you need to know about Umbilical Hernia Repair in Wiesbaden
Umbilical hernia repair is a simple operation to fix umbilical hernias. An umbilical hernia involves a pouch or bulge forming in the abdomen that occurs when part of the bowel or fatty tissue pushes through a weak spot in or near the belly button. It is common in infants and children, especially in premature babies. In some cases, it may also develop in adults.
Umbilical hernias are easily treatable. In children, they do not always require surgical repair. However, surgery may be necessary if the hernia:
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Causes pain and discomfort
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Grows after the child is 1 to 2 years old
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The intestines are within the bulge
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The hernia becomes trapped
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The bulge is still present by the age of 4 years.
For most adults with an umbilical hernia, surgery is recommended because the risk of complications is higher and the hernia is unlikely to get better by itself.
Umbilical hernia repair is performed to push the bulge back into place and to strengthen the weak spot in the abdominal wall.
What's the Recovery Time?
You can gradually resume your normal activities over time until you can do them without feeling any pain. Most patients can perform light activities within 1 or 2 weeks. If you work in an office job, you may be able to return to work in 1 or 2 weeks. However, strenuous activities and heavy lifting should be avoided for about 4 to 6 weeks. Therefore, if you work a manual job, it is wise to wait at least 4 weeks until you return to work.
Children can go back to school in about a week, but they should be excused from games and sports for at least 2 weeks. Make sure your children avoid contact sports for 6 to 8 weeks.
What's the Success Rate?
Umbilical hernia repair is a low-risk procedure. It is generally safe and effective. However, an umbilical hernia can reoccur. According to a study, the recurrence rate after umbilical hernia repair is 8.9%.
While the procedure is safe, complications can still occur, particularly if you have other serious medical conditions. It is important that you talk to your doctor if you are concerned about the risks. Other risks of the procedure (unrelated to other medical conditions) are:
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Blood clots
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Infection
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Injury to nearby structures
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Allergic reaction to anesthesia.
Other General Surgery Procedures Available at HELIOS Dr. Horst Schmidt Hospital Wiesbaden
Appendectomy
Breast Lumpectomy
Breast Tumor Removal
Cyst Removal
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
General Surgery Consultation
Hernia Repair
Hiatal Hernia Surgery
Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopy
Lipoma Removal
Liver Resection
Lymph Node Biopsy
Lymph Nodes Removal
Mastectomy
Nephrectomy
Splenectomy
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
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Doctors at HELIOS Dr. Horst Schmidt Hospital Wiesbaden
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Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Kiesslich
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Prof. Dr. med. Otto Kollmar
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Prof. Dr. med. Markus Wolfgang Ferrari
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