Understanding

What Causes Incisional Hernia?

An incisional hernia develops at the site of a previous surgical incision in the abdomen. The weakness occurs where the surgical cut healed, allowing abdominal contents to protrude.

Previous surgery is the primary cause. Any surgery that involves an incision in the abdominal wall can potentially lead to this condition, from appendectomy to C-section.

Common Trigger Surgeries:

Appendectomy
Gallbladder surgery
C-section or hysterectomy
Bowel or colon surgery

Risk Factors

Infection

Previous wound infection increases risk significantly

Obesity

Excess weight puts pressure on abdominal walls

Age & Healing

Reduced healing capacity with age

Pregnancies

Stretches abdominal muscles and incisions

Recovery

What to Expect

1-2

Days Hospital Stay

4-6

Weeks Light Activity

6-8

Weeks Full Recovery

<5%

Recurrence Rate

Recovery Tips

Avoid heavy lifting for 6-8 weeks

Wear compression garment as recommended

Gradually increase activity levels

Follow a high-protein diet for healing

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Surgical Approaches

How Dr. Kumar Repairs Incisional Hernia

Dr. Kumar specializes in advanced minimally invasive techniques. Laparoscopic and Robotic approaches are preferred for faster recovery, less pain, and tiny scars. Open repair is reserved for select cases.

★ Preferred Approach

Advanced Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair

Minimally Invasive · Keyhole Surgery

Advanced laparoscopic incisional hernia repair using IPOM (Intraperitoneal Onlay Mesh) and eTEP-TAR techniques through 3–4 tiny incisions. Reinforces the previous surgical scar with wide mesh overlap, restoring abdominal wall integrity with minimal trauma.

✓ IPOM & eTEP-TAR techniques
✓ Wide mesh overlap
✓ Faster recovery
✓ Low recurrence rate

★ Preferred Approach

Advanced Robotic Incisional Hernia Repair

Latest Technology · 3D Vision

State-of-the-art advanced robotic platform enables complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) with TAR (Transversus Abdominis Release) for the largest incisional hernias. Unmatched 3D visualization and wristed instruments let Dr. Kumar reconstruct the abdominal wall layer by layer through tiny incisions.

✓ Robotic TAR / component separation
✓ 3D HD vision of entire wall
✓ Wristed instrument precision
✓ Best for giant incisional hernias

When Needed

Open Incisional Hernia Repair

Time-tested open technique (mesh repair) reserved for select cases — large, infected, contaminated, or emergency hernias, and patients unsuitable for keyhole surgery.

Dr. Kumar's Specialty Focus

eTEP Repair

Extended-view TEP — most advanced lap technique

AWR / TAR

Abdominal wall reconstruction with TAR/component separation

Complex Hernia

Large, multi-recurrent, contaminated defects

Recurrent Hernia

After previous repair — different anatomical plane

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Laparoscopic Scar Repair

🤷‍♂️ FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

An incisional hernia is a protrusion of tissue or organs that occurs through a scar left by a previous abdominal surgery. It happens because the surgical cut weakens the abdominal muscles and connective tissues, allowing a new defect or gap to open over time under intra-abdominal pressure.