✦ KEYHOLE ABDOMINAL WALL REPAIR

Laparoscopic Ventral / Incisional Hernia Repair

Q: How is this different from open ventral hernia surgery?

Instead of a long abdominal cut, the entire repair is done through 3–4 small incisions. The mesh is placed inside the abdomen with wide overlap, leading to less pain, faster recovery and a far lower wound infection rate.

Q: Is laparoscopic repair suitable for very large incisional hernias?

Most small to moderate ventral hernias are ideal. Very large or complex hernias may need an open or hybrid approach with component separation. Dr. Tejasree decides the best technique after careful clinical and imaging assessment.

Q: Will I have any restrictions after surgery?

Most patients walk and eat the same day. Office work resumes in 1–2 weeks, while heavy lifting, gym workouts and core exercises are avoided for 6 weeks to allow the mesh to integrate fully.

Q: Will the hernia come back after laparoscopic repair?

Long-term recurrence is very low when a quality mesh is placed with wide overlap and good fixation. Maintaining a healthy weight, treating chronic cough or constipation, and avoiding early heavy lifting further reduce the risk.

Minimally invasive keyhole repair of hernias on the front of the abdomen — including those at previous surgical scars — using mesh placed through small incisions for stronger, longer-lasting results.

60–120 min PROCEDURE

1–2 Days HOSPITAL STAY

>95% SUCCESS RATE

1–2 Weeks RETURN TO WORK

What is Laparoscopic Ventral / Incisional Hernia Repair?

Laparoscopic Ventral / Incisional Hernia Repair is a keyhole technique used to repair hernias on the front of the abdomen — including primary umbilical and epigastric hernias, as well as incisional hernias that develop at the site of a previous surgical scar. A soft, dual-layered mesh is placed inside the abdomen through small ports to cover the defect with a wide overlap. Dr. Tejasree Vengala, a trusted laparoscopic surgeon in Hyderabad, performs this procedure at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad, offering smaller scars, less pain, lower wound infection rates, and a faster return to normal life compared to open ventral hernia repair.

Suitable for adults with umbilical, epigastric, paraumbilical, or incisional hernias of small to moderate size — particularly when avoiding a long open scar and faster recovery are priorities.

How the Procedure Works

Anaesthesia & Preparation

Surgery is performed under general anaesthesia. The abdomen is prepared, and a urinary catheter is placed for longer procedures.

Port Placement

Three to four small incisions are made on one side of the abdomen, away from the hernia, for the camera and instruments.

Adhesiolysis & Defect Sizing

Any adhesions between bowel and abdominal wall are carefully released, the defect is sized, and surrounding tissues are prepared for mesh.

Intraperitoneal Mesh Placement

A soft, dual-layered mesh designed for intra-abdominal use is positioned with a wide overlap and secured with absorbable tackers or sutures.

Closure & Recovery

The small incisions are closed with absorbable sutures. Most patients are mobilised the same day and discharged within 1–2 days.

Outcomes

60–120 minDURATION

1–2 DaysHOSPITAL STAY

>95%SUCCESS RATE

4–6 WeeksFULL RECOVERY

Who Needs This Treatment?

→Avoids a long, painful open abdominal incision
→Significantly lower wound infection rate compared to open repair
→Strong intra-abdominal mesh placement with wide overlap
→Better cosmetic outcome with several small scars
→Faster return to office work and normal daily activities
→Effective for both primary and recurrent ventral or incisional hernias

Ventral and incisional hernias used to mean another long, painful scar — laparoscopic repair has changed that completely. With a well-placed mesh and meticulous overlap, patients are back on their feet in days, not weeks, and the long-term durability is excellent.

— — Dr. Tejasree Vengala, Consultant Proctologist & Laparoscopic Surgeon, Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from open ventral hernia surgery?+

Is laparoscopic repair suitable for very large incisional hernias?+

Will I have any restrictions after surgery?+

Will the hernia come back after laparoscopic repair?+

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