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An umbilical hernia occurs when part of the intestine or fatty tissue bulges through the muscle near the belly button (navel, umbilicus). Most adult umbilical hernias are caused by increased abdominal pressure against a weak abdominal wall (acquired hernia).
An open surgery might require two to three days of hospitalization, but with a laparoscopic surgery a patient may be able to go home the same day or after 24 hours. An umbilical hernia repair is a relatively routine surgery and takes about 20 to 30 minutes.
Your Recovery. After surgery, you are likely to have pain for a few days. The area around your navel may be swollen. You may also feel tired and have less energy than normal. This is common. You should feel better after a few days.
The goal in fixing an umbilical hernia is to reduce the hernia “sac”, or the lining of the belly which goes through the hernia defect, and then cover the opening to prevent fat or organs from going through the defect again.
The latest hernia repair techniques usually allow you to return to normal activities within 2 weeks. Gentle exercise, such as walking, can help the healing process. Heavy lifting and strenuous activities should be avoided for about 4 to 6 weeks.
Umbilical hernias have an excellent prognosis. In children, 90% of umbilical hernias close by the time a child is 4 or 5 years old. In adults, surgery can fix your hernia. The odds that it’ll come back (recur) are low. Will an umbilical hernia come back? It’s possible for an umbilical hernia to return after surgery, but it’s uncommon.
29 wrz 2018 · Most umbilical hernia repair surgeries are done on an outpatient basis. This means you’ll likely be able to go home the same day or the morning after an overnight stay.
