Hernia repair (inguinal, umbilical, hiatal)

A hernia is the passage of part of the abdominal contents through a weak point in the wall. The most frequent are the inguinal hernia, in the groin, and the umbilical hernia, at the navel. A hiatal hernia, for its part, is the passage of part of the stomach into the chest through the diaphragm, often responsible for reflux. Hernia repair consists of returning the herniated contents to their place and solidly repairing the wall, most often by reinforcing it with a perfectly tolerated prosthetic mesh. For a hiatal hernia, the procedure repositions the stomach in the abdomen and rebuilds an effective anti-reflux mechanism. These procedures are performed laparoscopically whenever possible, with an uncomplicated recovery: limited pain, a short hospital stay and a quick return to normal activities. The technique is chosen according to the type of hernia, its size and the patient's profile. At Clinique Pasteur Tunis, hernia repairs are performed by experienced surgeons, as a short hospital stay in most cases, with personalised instructions for resuming activity provided at discharge.