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Hernia Repair Santa Fe NM

A hernia may occur when there is a medical problem or too much activity that increases pressure on the abdominal wall tissue and muscles, such as chronic constipation or straining to have bowel movements, chronic cough, cystic fibrosis, enlarged prostate or straining to urinate, extra weight, constant heavy lifting and undescended testicles. This weakening of the abdominal wall causes the lining of the abdomen to bulge out into a small sac and part of the intestine or abdominal tissue may enter the sac. Hernias occur most commonly in the groin (inguinal hernia), the navel (umbilical hernia), and at the incision site of a previous surgery. Surgery will usually be used for hernias that are getting larger or are painful. Surgery secures the weakened abdominal wall tissue (fascia) and will close any holes. There are two options for hernia surgery: open or laparoscopic. Listed below you will find experienced gastroenterologists around Santa Fe that can give you more information on hernia repair.

Edward Joseph Bieniek, MD
505-954-8720
902 Allahna Way
Santa Fe, NM
Monty Woods, MD
608-935-9751
6 Camino Botanica
Santa Fe, NM
Raphael Isaiah Shapiro, MD
505-988-3975
490A W Zia Rd
Santa Fe, NM
Philo Calhoun
(505) 988-9821
1700 Cerrillos Rd
Santa Fe, NM
Dan Ernest Allon, MD
Santa Fe, NM
Timothy F Wetherill, MD
316-293-2665
701 Paseo de La Loma
Santa Fe, NM
Walter E Dickinson, MD FACS
505-489-1693
147 Gonzales Rd
Santa Fe, NM
Jorge Aquiles Lentino, MD
713-398-4649
3071 Plaza Blanca
Santa Fe, NM
John Dirk Wassner, MD
505-954-8720
465 Saint Michaels Dr Ste 110
Santa Fe, NM
Anna Maria Voltura, MD
505-988-3975
490A W Zia Rd
Santa Fe, NM
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Hernia Repair

Overview

Every year, more than half a million hernia repairs are performed in the United States. A hernia occurs when inner layers of abdominal muscle become weakened. The lining of the abdomen then bulges out into a small sac, and part of the intestine or abdominal tissue may enter the sac. Hernias occur most commonly in the groin (inguinal hernia), the navel (umbilical hernia), and at the incision site of a previous surgery.

A hiatal, or diaphragmatic, hernia occurs when the lower part of the esophagus and a portion of the stomach slide up through the esophageal hiatus, an opening in the diaphragm through which the esophagus passes before it reaches the stomach. In a small percentage of cases, the junction of the esophagus and stomach remains in place, but a portion of the stomach rolls up and through the esophageal hiatus alongside the esophagus.

Some people with hernias remain relatively free from symptoms. But a hernia can cause severe pain and other potentially serious problems (e.g., infection, bowel obstruction). Surgery is the only way to repair them, because they do not resolve on their own.

Surgical Procedures
Surgical methods currently employed to repair hernias include open surgery and laparoscopic surgery. A hiatal hernia is corrected by a surgical procedure called Nissen fundoplication.

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