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Get the Best Hernia Care with Community Health Network

Having surgery is a big decision. It can be tempting to delay hernia repair surgery whenever possible, but it’s important to remember that hernias will not go away on their own. Surgery is the safest way to repair a hernia and there are many reasons why it shouldn’t be put off.

Don't Wait to Have Hernia Surgery 

1. Hernias grow. If a hernia is not repaired, it is likely to grow and weaken over time. This can increase your pain and make it more difficult to repair when surgery is no longer a choice. Instead of delaying the hernia repair, get it taken care of sooner than later.

2. Hernias can become trapped inside the abdominal wall. This is known as a strangulated hernia. A strangulated hernia occurs when the blood supply gets cut off, blocking the bowel. This requires an emergency hernia surgical repair and can be costly. Avoid a trip to the emergency room and trust in the hernia repair surgeons at Community Health Network.

3. You will often eventually need surgery. Doing it sooner than later makes your road to recovery much smoother. Even if you are not experiencing symptoms such as pain and heaviness in the belly or groin, surgery is inevitable. Most people have hernia surgery within 10 years. Delaying this hernia procedure makes your muscles weak over time, resulting in a difficult procedure and recovery process.

We understand that surgery never feels convenient and can be a scary thing. Take control of your health and trust in the experts at Community. There are minimally invasive options to get you back on your feet. Today’s surgical technology is changing - consider the da Vinci robotic hernia surgery.

Da Vinci® Robotic Hernia Repair

Our surgeons at Community Health Network use the da Vinci® Surgical System for minimally invasive procedures that do what our hands can’t. This device uses tiny instruments through small incisions, and connects with a screen that offers 3D views inside of your body. Every hand movement your surgeon makes is translated by the da Vinci® controls to bend and rotate with precision.

Patients who have a hernia repair with the da Vinci® have a lower rate of complications and shorter recovery time. Ask our providers if you are an ideal candidate.

Where to Have Hernia Surgery

Community Hospital South is accredited as a Center of Excellence in Hernia Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation. Our physicians are committed to providing safe, effective and evidence-based hernia care. We’re proud to be the only hospital in the local market to hold this accreditation, with physicians trained in state-of-the-art da Vinci robotic technology.

“We are excited about this achievement as it represents the highest standard to provide safe, effective and evidence-based hernia care,” Stephen O’Neil, MD, general surgeon at Community Physician Network. “Our surgeons are specialty trained and have access to state-of-the-art da Vinci robotic technology to perform hernia repairs to ensure the highest quality of patient care and safety.”

 

Don’t wait, Community Health Network is here to support you. Meet our hernia repair experts today.