Diastasis recti: Are there any circumstances when this would be a required surgery as opposed to an elective surgery?

It is possible to close the diastasis recti either through an abdominoplasty, endoscopic assisted abdominoplasty or laparoscopic surgery. The abdominoplasty approach is accessing the surface of the muscle fascia lata and stitches the fascia titre bringing the edges of the rectus muscles close...

Nausea can be seen with hernias. Also, Nissen fundoplication may cause nausea.  If the full GI work up is complete, then hernia repair may help resolve the nausea. 

The best way to determine the difference between diastasis recti and true hernia is on physical exam, but the photo you have provided and your history of back to back pregnancies supports a diagnosis of a typical diastasis, or separation of the abdominal wall muscles often seen after...

Yes absolutely. You are on the right track. It is very early in its stages but our outcomes have been excellent.  It's called laparoscopic or robotic-assisted laparoscopic diastasis closure. It involves 3 5-8mm scars on your left side. The muscles are tightened from behind...

Thank you for your question about diastasis recti above the navel.  This absolutely has to be resolved via an in-person exam and discussion with a board-certified plastic surgeon.  It is possible that what you are describing may be a hernia rather than diastasis recti and therefore, that would n...

I don't recommend having umbilical hernias repaired until after you're done with all pregnancies. Otherwise, there is a small risk that it may recur or cause pain during your pregnancy. The only exception is if you have a lot of pain from the hernia.  Besides, the best repair is...