Hernia Repair Wichita KS
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 Wichita that can give you more information on hernia repair.
Matthew Anthony Arneson, MD
Wichita, KS
Matthew Anthony Arneson, MD
Wichita, KS 67202
Education
Medical School: Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Seattle Wa 98195
Graduation Year: 1999
Hospital
Hospital: Wesley Med Ctr, Wichita, Ks
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Rodolfo A Argosino, MD
316-683-6506
1148 S Hillside St Ste 106
Wichita, KS
Rodolfo A Argosino, MD
316-683-6506
1148 S Hillside St Ste 106
Wichita, KS 67211
Education
Medical School: Univ Of Santo Tomas, Fac Of Med And Surg, Manila, Philippines
Graduation Year: 1963
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John P Smith Jr, DO
316-945-7309
723 N McLean Blvd
Wichita, KS
John P Smith Jr, DO
316-945-7309
723 N McLean Blvd
Wichita, KS 67203
Education
Medical School: Univ Of Hlth Sci, Coll Of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo 64124
Graduation Year: 1975
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Jeffrey Aaron Sweat, MD
316-293-1893
Wichita, KS
Jeffrey Aaron Sweat, MD
316-293-1893
Wichita, KS 67203
Education
Medical School: Univ Of Ks Sch Of Med, Kansas City Ks 66103
Graduation Year: 2001
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Russell Larry Beamer, MD
316-263-0296
818 N Emporia St
Wichita, KS
Russell Larry Beamer, MD
316-263-0296
818 N Emporia St
Wichita, KS 67214
Education
Medical School: Univ Of Ks Sch Of Med, Kansas City Ks 66103
Graduation Year: 1979
Hospital
Hospital: Via Christi Reg Med Ctr -St F, Wichita, Ks
Group Practice: Wichita Surgical Specialists
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Randall R Beech, MD FACS
316-636-1129
PO Box 780515
Wichita, KS
Randall R Beech, MD FACS
316-636-1129
PO Box 780515
Wichita, KS 67278
Education
Medical School: Kansas
Graduation Year: 1980
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Alex D Ammar
(316) 263-0296
818 N Emporia St
Wichita, KS
(316) 263-0296
818 N Emporia St
Wichita, KS 67214
Specialty
Vascular Surgery
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Gie Na Yu
(316) 268-5000
1010 N Kansas St
Wichita, KS
(316) 268-5000
1010 N Kansas St
Wichita, KS 67214
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Marcus Anthony Barber
(316) 268-5000
1010 N Kansas St
Wichita, KS
(316) 268-5000
1010 N Kansas St
Wichita, KS 67214
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Janelle Deanne Yutzie
(316) 268-5000
1010 N Kansas St
Wichita, KS
(316) 268-5000
1010 N Kansas St
Wichita, KS 67214
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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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