Patient's question:
I want to have a minimally invasive hernia surgery. The doctor told me that minimally invasive surgery is risky and involves making an incision at the navel, and he doesn't recommend it. He suggested traditional surgery instead. I'm not sure about the specifics, and I want to learn more before going to a nearby hospital. I want to know where the incision is located for a minimally invasive hernia surgery?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Pediatric hernia mainly includes congenital inguinal hernia and umbilical hernia. The main cause of pediatric hernia is congenital factors. Inguinal hernia is mainly due to the failure of the processus vaginalis to close. Umbilical hernia is caused by the failure to close the umbilical ring in a timely manner. Premature and low birth weight infants are not fully developed at birth. Children of this age can be treated conservatively first. If the treatment is not effective, surgery or minimally invasive treatment is required. The location of the incision should be determined based on the position of the hernia sac.