Ventral Hernia
Symptoms, diagnosis, and unparalleled ventral hernia repair treatment.
Dr. Chanu Dasari provides expert ventral hernia repair treatments in Las Vegas and beyond. He has performed thousands of minimally invasive hernia repair treatments globally and has become one of the highest-rated physicians in Las Vegas.
What Is a Ventral Hernia?
Ventral hernias are a common type of abdominal hernia that frequently occurs near the midline of the abdominal wall. Although it’s more common to occur along the midline of the abdomen, they can happen at any location on the abdominal wall. A type of ventral hernia that occurs near or beneath the navel is an umbilical hernia. Incisional hernias are ventral hernias that occur at the site of a previous surgery of the abdomen.
Normally, ventral hernias appear as a bulge in the abdomen that gets larger over time. Most hernias of this type are reducible because the contents can be pushed back into the abdomen temporarily. Surgery is required to treat ventral hernias by reducing the contents of the hernia and to shut and reinforce the opening in the abdomen.
Common symptoms of a ventral hernia include:
- Lump in the abdomen that causes pain
- Bulge on the abdomen
- Growth of the lump when pressure in the abdomen is increased
- Redness of skin on the abdominal lump
Life-threatening symptoms can include:
- Increased swelling with bright red skin
- Inability to have bowel movements
- High fever
- Not able to produce urine
- Severe pain in the abdomen
- Serious nausea and vomiting
If you have any of these life-threatening symptoms, seek medical care immediately.
What causes ventral hernias?
A ventral hernia may grow over time or be congenital. Hernias present at birth generally result from a faulty closure of parts of the abdominal wall. Umbilical hernias are mostly congenital. In the weakened areas of the abdominal wall is where most ventral hernias develop.
What are the treatments for ventral hernia?
Ventral hernia treatment starts with a personalized evaluation with Dr. Dasari. Once the hernia has been diagnosed, the only way to fix it is through surgery. Surgery is commonly performed once the ventral hernia has begun to cause discomfort or increased in size. During the treatment, the bulging organs and tissues are shifted back into the abdomen. The stretched portion of the abdomen that bulges out is removed; and the abdominal defect is closed. Mesh may be used to reinforce the abdominal wall to decrease the risk of recurrence.
Refusing to seek treatment immediately if you think you may have a ventral hernia, can result in severe or even life-threatening issues. By following the personalized treatment plans that Dr. Dasari puts in place, you can greatly diminish the risk of a major complication.
No insurance? No problem.
Dr. Dasari welcomes and accommodates uninsured, direct-pay patients and offers special discounts for those traveling from other states or countries. If you are looking for the highest quality of minimally-invasive ventral hernia repair treatments without the involvement of your insurance company, contact our caring staff today!
Traveling from Afar?
Dr. Dasari sees patients who are seeking specialized minimally invasive treatments from out of the state such as from California, Utah, Arizona, Texas, New York, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Missouri, Tennessee, Illinois, Indiana, and Hawaii. He also sees patients from outside of the country such as from the UK, Australia, China, Saudi Arabia, and Mexico.
Dr. Dasari’s team assists with arrangements for your visit, including priority appointment times, special accommodations, and travel logistics. An online consultation and health records review will be scheduled.
Schedule a Consultation with Dr. Chanu Dasari
Dr. Dasari is board-certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties, American College of Surgeons, and is a qualified, licensed medical practitioner by the National Board of Medical Examiners and Federation of State Medical Boards. Dr. Dasari provides unparalleled expertise in minimally-invasive treatment options for digestive disease, chronic inflammation, and cancer.
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