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Why do hernias need treatment?
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Prof Ramana Balasubramaniam
Bariatric (Obesity) Surgeon, General Surgeon, Laparoscopic Surgeon, Upper GI Surgeon (Abdominal)
Prof. Ramana specialises in a wide range of surgical procedures, including minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery and robotic surgery. He has 30 years of experience and … View Profile
Although majority of the hernias remains symptom free there is always a chance that the gut may get trapped in the defect, leading to a life-threatening condition called strangulation. This is merely one extreme example of when and why hernias need treatment. In many patients, they cause significant discomfort and mobility restrictions, leading to an overall poor quality of life. In most cases, hernias are operated to improve the QOL. Hernias often tend to be progressive in size and trouble-making potential, and are known to become huge. Such conditions are labelled as giant hernias or 'loss of domain' hernias. These are particularly dangerous and need speciality approaches. These should not be underestimated, as many patients have lost their lives in attempts at surgery in centres not equipped to tackle the complex patient or by surgeons not trained and experienced in this particular niche.
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