Hernia repair
Elective Surgery
A hernia occurs when part of an internal organ or body part protrudes through an opening into another area where it shouldn\\\'t. Many different types of hernias can develop, but the most common occur when a piece of the intestine pokes through a weak area in the wall of the abdomen. This causes an abnormal bulge under the skin of the abdomen, usually near the groin or the navel.
Each type of hernia has a particular location and tends to occur for different reasons. Some hernias are present at birth while others develop in adulthood. Many hernias grow bigger when pressure frequently builds up in the abdomen, such as during straining, lifting or coughing.