Highlights:
- Offering full breath of options in hernia surgery
- Keep mesh out of the abdomen
- Advanced abdominal wall reconstruction allows repair of even the largest ventral/incisional hernias
What are Ventral/Incisional hernias?
Ventral/Incisional hernias are defects or holes in the strength layer of the abdomen that keeps your abdominal contents in place. Typically these occur in natural areas of weakness such as the belly button or previous incision.
These defects result in a bulge that is typically painful with exercise, lifting, coughing or during bowel movements.
Early on, you can push these bulges back in, and without surgical correction, will grow larger in size, and eventually have the potential of bowel getting stuck.
The Robotic Advantage:
Almost all, even large and complex hernias can be repaired with 3 robotic incisions. The robotic camera and instruments that mimic natural hand movements allow sewing the hernia defect from below in a similar fashion to open surgery from above.
Laparoscopic hernia repairs typically do not close the hernia defect, but rather span the defect with a mesh, which is sub-optimal.
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Dr. Benjamin Johnson
Specializing in Robotic Surgery Services in Chicago
Dr. Johnson’s Commitment to treating the whole patient, top surgical skills, and recovery programs have led to proven excellent outcomes with Robotic Surgery.
Specializing in Robotic Surgery In Chicago
Dr. Johnson’s Commitment to treating the whole patient, top surgical skills, and recovery programs have led to proven excellent outcomes with Robotic Surgery.