If you or a loved one are considering this surgery, though, it is important to understand its potential risks and the recovery process. This article looks at hernia repair surgery and its purpose.

Surgery is the only way to treat a spigelian hernia, either by a regular surgical operation or through laparoscopic repair. Waiting isn't a good idea because the hernia won't get better on its own.

Returning to activity after surgery Resume normal activities as soon as possible after surgery. Walking on the day of surgery increases blood flow and prevents blood clot formation. Restrictions ...

A version of this article appears in print on Oct. 30, 2023, Section A, Page 1 of the New York edition with the headline: Lucrative Hernia Surgery Injures Many Patients.

Hernia repair surgery may be done in an outpatient surgical center. However, if a person has surgery as a hospital inpatient, Medicare Part A covers the cost of inpatient hospital services and stays.

You and your doctor relied on the safety and efficacy of hernia mesh when planning your surgery. But, at the end of the day, you’re left in a worse condition than before your surgery.

July 30, 2011 -- A 63-year-old Glendale, Calif., man is recuperating at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center after he tried to operate on his bulging hernia with a butter knife.

Pope Francis Is Doing Well After Abdominal Surgery, Vatican Says The 86-year old pontiff had a “day of rest” after hernia surgery, and was able to take communion in his room, the Vatican said.

If your hernia doesn’t cause problems and you have a low risk of complications, surgery isn’t always necessary. You’ll have to constantly monitor and be aware of any changes to your body.