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During open
umbilical hernia repair, the hernia sac is located and then repaired or pushed
back inside the abdominal cavity. The incision for the procedure is made below
the belly button.
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Conditions Treated with Open Umbilical Hernia Repair:
Open umbilical hernia repair may be performed in cases of an umbilical hernia or protruding belly button.
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Umbilical hernias
that are present in children or at birth often disappear by the time the child
is three or four years of age. The procedure may be performed laparoscopically
as a surgical alternative.
Anesthesia with Open Umbilical Hernia Repair:
Open umbilical hernia repair may be performed with local anesthesia. It can also be performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.
Potential Complications from Open Umbilical Hernia Repair:
Possible risks following open umbilical hernia repair include infection, bleeding, incisional hernia and a negative reaction to the anesthesia that is used.
Prognosis after Open Umbilical Hernia Repair:
The prognosis for a positive end result following open umbilical hernia repair is very good. It is rare for small hernias to recur.
