Silverlake Virgil Surgical Center

3367 W 1st St
Los Angeles, CA 90004

Office Hours: M-F 9:30am-5pm
Saturday and Sunday by appointment only.

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	Hernia
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	Surgery Methods
	Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
	Mesh PROLENE Hernia System
	Hernia by Insurance
	Hernia Surgery Cost

Hernia Types

GROIN HERNIAS

	Inguinal Hernia
	Femoral Hernia
	Scrotal Hernia

OTHER HERNIAS

	Ventral Hernia
	Umbilical Hernia
	Hiatus Hernia
	Spigelian Hernia
	Epigastric Hernia
	Incisional Hernia
	Recurrent Hernia
	Bilateral Hernia
	Stoma Hernia

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Office Hours: M-F 9:30am-5:00pm

Sat. & Sun by Appointment only.

Silverlake Virgil Surgical Center. is accredited

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3367 W 1st St
Los Angeles, CA 90004

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Hernia Surgery - Hiatal Hernia

What Causes a Hiatal Hernia? Who Is at Risk for Hiatal Hernia? How Is a Hiatal Hernia Diagnosed

After Hernia Surgery 95% percent of our patients leave home within two hours following their hernia repair.

Hernia Repair – Surgery is one of the most common major operations performed in the United States.

Hiatus hernia

Hiatus hernia is a very common disorder occurring in about 60 percent of people by the age of 60. It is the bulging of the upper part of the stomach up to the chest. The muscles, which separate the lungs from the abdomen, are called as the diaphragm. Hiatus is a small hole that is developed in the diaphragm. Hiatus hernia occurs when this hole in the diaphragm expands or weakens. As a result of this, a portion of the stomach moves up in the chest cavity

Hernias can only be repaired by a surgical procedure. There are a variety of surgical procedures available, depending on the type of hernia involved. Careful diagnosis is essential.

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Types

There are three types of hiatus hernia:

Sliding: the portion of the stomach slides in and out of the chest.
Fixed: the upper part of the stomach gets caught up in the chest.
Complicated: is uncommon but may prove to be serious and at times the patient may also be required to be operated on.

Symptoms

This mainly occurs due to obesity, constant coughing, heavy lifting, constipation or poor seating posture. It may be even hereditary. The most common symptoms of hiatus hernia are heartburn, acid reflux and difficulty in swallowing food. However, sometimes there may not be any symptoms at all. The diagnosis of this hernia can be done by a gastrointestinal barium x-ray. Gastroscopy is also a complimentary test.

Effects

A lot of complications can develop if the symptoms aren’t taken care of. Chronic heartburn, wheezing, ulceration and pneumonia are some of the complications. Chronic anemia may also be developed. In the elderly, it can cause intense chest pain and a difficulty in breathing.

Symptoms

The symptoms of hiatal hernia are usually the same as those for gastroesophageal reflux disease. These include:

Heartburn
Undigested food that comes back up
Belching up a sour substance
Nausea, especially in the morning
The sensation of something in the throat
Severe chest pain after eating.

Health insurance Coverage. What insurance companies do we accept?

Are the costs of Hernia procedure covered by Insurance?

Our center accepts most insurance plans. You may submit information regarding your insurance carrier in the Patient/Inquiry department. Our staff will verify your insurance information and determine if your insurance covers the procedure. Insurance will be considered for this surgery if proper documentation is provided to substantiate medical necessity.

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We accept a variety of insurance carriers and plans. During your initial consultation, you'll complete a Patient Questionnaire that contains a section on insurance coverage. You may contact our office directly prior to your consultation to discuss insurance coverage and verification.

Types of Procedures

The Conventional Method. In this case, an incision is made over the site of the hernia. The protruding tissue is returned to the abdominal cavity, and the sac that has formed is removed. The surgeon repairs the hole or weakness in the abdominal wall by sewing
strong surrounding muscle over the defect. This is the most common method of hernia repair.

Tension-free Mesh Technique. For this technique, an incision is made at the site of the hernia and a piece of mesh is inserted to cover the area of the abdominal wall defect without sewing together the surrounding muscles. Recovery is swift, and the likelihood of the hernia recurring is small. The mesh is safe and generally well-accepted by the body’s natural tissues.

The Laparoscopic Method. A laparoscope is a long metal tube with a fiberoptic light source and a telescopic eyepiece, which is connected to a TV monitor. The scope is inserted into the abdominal cavity through a small incision and is used to view the hernia in the abdominal wall while the surgeon repairs the hernia through additional tubes that are inserted into the abdomen through separate incisions.

TYPES OF ANESTHESIA

In our Surgical Center compare to number of other Surgical Center we prefer General Anesthesia , in which case you'll sleep through the entire operation and do not feel any pain.

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	Hiatus Hernia		Scrotal Hernia
	Hernia Surgery		Stoma Hernia
	Abdominal Hernia		Spigelian Hernia
	Femoral Hernia		Umbilical Hernia
	Groin Hernia		Other Hernia
	Inguinal Hernia		Tummy Tuck

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