Where Would a Ventral Hernia Appear After C-Sections? What About Repair Options?

IF a person were to have an abdominoplasty and a umbilical and ventral hernia repaired at the same time, would the hernias be done laproscoically and where would a ventral hernia appear after a couple c sections?

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Hernia repair and tummy tuck

OIften, the hernias can be repaired after the plastic surgeon elevates the adominal flap and then the surgeon has full access to what he needs to do.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Repair of Ventral Hernias at SAME Time as Tummy Tuck

Regarding: "Where Would a Ventral Hernia Appear After C-Sections? What About Repair Options? IF a person were to have an abdominoplasty and a umbilical and ventral hernia repaired at the same time, would the hernias be done laproscoically and where would a ventral hernia appear after a couple c sections?" Ventral hernias are much more common after mid line surgical incisions than after C-section incisions. A Full Tummy Tuck involves lifting the abdominal skin off the... more

Abdominoplasty combined with a hernia repair: Belly button beware

Abdominoplasty combined with a ventral or umbilical hernia repair are common because during pregnancy the abdominal muscles can stretch out leaving a mid-abdominal bulge and sometimes an umbilical hernia. Excess abdominal skin and stretch marks are the common presenting complaint to plastic surgeons and hernias are the common complaints to general surgeons. Good news is that they can be repaired at the same time with the exposure provided with the lower abdominoplasty incision. There is... more

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Ventral hernia usually refer to a hernia located in the midline of the abdomen, usually are a complication of and appear at the site of the scar resulting, from the previous surgery. C-sections are usually performed with a lower horizontal incision (cut), most of the OB surgeons will cut the rectus muscles horizontally as well, others (mainly older surgeons) will cut the line alba (midline) in between the muscles. It is rare to have a ventral hernia as a consequence of your... more

Hernia and tummy tuck

There is no need for a laproscopic approach. The abdominoplasty provides more than ample exposure to repair the hernias. In my practice, I will fix small ones, and have a general surgeon repair the larger ones. They should not recur.

Hernia Repair and Tummy Tuck

I frequently repair hernias at the time of tummy tuck as I am trained in general surgery as well. I have avoided the laparoscopic approach simply becuse full exposure of the hernia will already be done during the tummy tuck. I also avoid using mesh in nearly every case since using your own tissue is far superior.

Ventral Hernia Appear After C-Sections? What About Repair Options

To directly answer your question No the hernias will be repaired after elevation of the skin flap so the GS can directly repair the defects. Than the tummy tuck can be completed. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, 305 598 0091

Umbilical hernia repair and

I have done this in combination with general surgeons who have each used a variety of approaches. Some have selected laparoscopic placement of mesh, others have used pre-peritoneal mesh placement while others have used suture repair. Discuss the approach with your surgeons and their specific recommendations for your condition/

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Ventral hernia after C-section

The vast majority of C-sections performed in the US is through a low transverse incision called a Fanensteil incision. This incision is without splitting the muscles in the abdomen and the rate of hernia formation is exceedingly low, even after repeat C-sections. I would be skeptical you have one without evidence such as a CT scan. Umbilical hernias are common after pregnancy though they often close on their own after delivery. An umbilical hernia can be repaired laparoscopically,... more

Hernia Repair during Abdominoplasty

If you are having hernia repair during abdominoplasty, it most likely will be done "open" and not laparoscopically. The main reason for laparoscopic hernia repair is to avoid incisions. If you already have an incision because of your abdominoplasty, then it is best to just directly repair the hernia. Some plastic surgeons are board certified in both general surgery and plastic surgery, so they may be able to do both procedures for you. Good luck. more