Hernia Repair

Boise - Caldwell

Hernia Repair

A hernia is when a tissue or internal organ pushes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle wall or connective tissue. Most hernias are abdominal, meaning any activity or medical condition that causes an increase in pressure on the abdominal wall can cause a hernia. This includes lifting heavy items, diarrhea or constipation, persistent cough or sneezing, straining on the toilet, physical exertion, enlarged prostate, etc. Additionally, smoking, obesity, and poor nutrition can also weaken muscles and make hernias more likely.

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Symptoms will include a visible bulge in the affected area, a burning or sharp pain in the area, pain while lifting, constipation, and vomiting, but others may become asymptomatic.

What Are the Different Types of Hernias?

The most common types of hernias include:

Femoral Hernia

When abdominal contents push through the femoral canal, a path carries large blood vessels from the abdominal cavity into the upper thigh.

Incisional Hernia

It occurs when part of the intestine pushes through a weak abdominal wall following surgery.

Inguinal Hernia

These occur when part of the abdominal contents, usually part of the bowel or intestine, push through the groin area.

Hiatal (Hiatus) Hernia

This condition occurs when part of the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm and into the chest cavity.

Umbilical Hernia

Fatty tissues or part of the small intestines protrudes through the abdominal wall near the navel. They are standard in infants and children.

Less common types of hernias include epigastric hernia, parastomal hernia, and spigelian hernia.

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What Type of Treatment Is Recommended for Hernias?

If the hernia is small and causes no symptoms, the general surgeon may recommend watchful waiting to see if the hernia can go back into place. However, hernias have a higher risk of getting incarcerated again, not to mention, they can cause problems if they block the bowels. This makes surgery (open or with the help of a laparoscope) the only way to repair them.

What Happens During Hernia Repair Surgery?

The doctor/surgeon makes minor cuts in the affected area and places the protruding tissue or body part back where it belongs. The weakened muscle wall is then reinforced by sewing the muscles together.

What is Absorbing Mesh for Hernia Repair?

Depending on the risk level, your general surgeon may perform a mesh-free repair, or they may use fully resorbable or absorbing mesh. Dr. Gay utilizes a fully resorbable mesh that offers strong healing and tissue repair. It features a biologically derived scaffold (4HB which is found in the brain, heart, liver, kidneys, and muscle) that integrates into the muscle tissue on one side along with a hydrogel barrier on the visceral side that prevents adhesion to organs. This newer type of mesh combines the advantages of permanent synthetic meshes and biologic grafts, without the disadvantages, to repair, remodel and restore tissue. In preclinical studies, this absorbing mesh resulted in " three times the required strength for hernia repair" in about one year.

What to Expect During Hernia Repair Recovery?

You'll likely experience pain and feel a little run down for a few days after the surgery. The doctor will tell you how to take care of the incision, what diet to follow, and when to call them. Complete recovery may take three to six weeks depending on your overall health, the type of hernia repair surgery you have, the type of hernia you had, etc.

Call to Schedule an Appointment with a Boise Surgeon Specializing in Hernia Repair

If you have symptoms of a hernia, and are interested in fully resorbable or absorbing mesh, consider scheduling a consultation with an experienced general surgeon. Dr. Daniel Gay has successfully performed hundreds of hernia repair surgeries, focusing on minimally invasive robotic-assisted and laparoscopic surgery. He offers individualized attention to all his patients while emphasizing health education. Submit a contact form or call (208) 321-4790 today to make an appointment!

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chris brooksby
I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Gay and his whole team, everyone I dealt with was very friendly and took lots of time to explain everything and make me feel comfortable with the procedure that I had scheduled. Additionally Dr. Gay spent a lot of time going over how the surgery had gone with me on my follow up appointment-I never felt like he was trying to say a few things then push me out the door so he could move on to the next patient as I have felt in other doctors offices in the past. That all being said I can’t recommend Dr. Gay and his team enough, they are fantastic! I hope I never need their services again, but if I do I know I’ll be in good hands.
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Dan Rueb
Dr. Daniel Gay is a likeable, friendly surgeon who took his time with me to answer my questions in a patient, thorough manner, explaining my options, & who offered his surgical services at the Nampa St. Luke's Hospital. I highly recommend him.
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Kelly Dawson
10 out of 10!!!! Dr. Gay and Sarah are such a beautiful blessing. I had been having intense symptoms of suspected gallbladder issues for months, but all testing was coming back normal. Because tests were coming back normal, my PCP couldn't get a surgeon to even talk to me. On month 3, she finally reached out to Dr. Gay who was graciously open to having a discussion with me and got me in quickly. He spent so much time explaining things to me & my husband in so much detail. I could immediately tell he genuinely cares for his patients, his practice, and the level of care that is provided. His standards of excellence are high. It felt so good to finally be heard. I had been suffering 4 months of intense gallbladder attacks 1-2 times a week with 2 ER visits. It was completely debilitating. After completing additional testing (which all came back normal), and my attacks becoming more intense and frequent, Dr. Gay agreed to proceed with removing my gallbladder. During the removal he found TWO gallstones that were causing the issue. It was amazing how quickly I started to feel human again. Sarah is an incredibly reliable and personable MA who took care of all my FMLA paperwork like a champ. I didn’t have to worry about a thing. Dr. Gay is such an amazing doctor (a wonderful human) and so down to earth that I felt comfortable with him right away. I have so much gratitude that he was my surgeon. You're doing great work Doc ... keep it up.
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Emily Richcreek
Appreciative of the office and staff, as well as Dr. Daniel Gay himself. Dr. Gay took time to listen and trust me as a patient and that what I was going through was legitimate. Between normal labs, scans, and tests, Dr. Gay took the time to trust what I was feeling and made an important medical decision; which greatly improved my health. In doing so I’m now pain free and feeling amazing. To the office and Dr. Gay himself, thank you for listening and thank you for the wonderful care you provided me. Also this office is amazing with children! Had my pre-k shadow tripping at my feet the whole time. They did amazing keeping him occupied and loaded on suckers. They’re all amazing.
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Glenn Mabey
Did a fine job
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Stewart Galbraith
Referred to Dr. Gay for bilateral inguinal hernia surgery. He explained the procedure well, and the follow-up appointment was also informative. Recovery has gone well, with no complications. Overall, I am very pleased with his service.
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Byl Kravetz
Start to finish, Dr. Gay and his staff were friendly and efficient. All of my questions were answered and the procedure went as smoothly as a procedure can go. Highly recommend their services.
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Dan Cunningham
I couldn’t ask for a better experience than with Dr Gay. Very happy. Not only a good surgeon but takes the time to get to know you. Very please
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