| Hernia repair | |
|---|---|
 Surgical incision at the groin after inguinal herniorrhaphy | |
| Specialty | General surgery |
| Types | Herniorrhaphy, hernioplasty |
Hernia repair is a surgical operation for the correction of a hernia—a bulging of internal organs or tissues through the wall that contains it. It can be of two different types: herniorrhaphy; or hernioplasty.[1] This operation may be performed to correct hernias of the abdomen, groin, diaphragm, brain, or at the site of a previous operation. Hernia repair is often performed as an ambulatory procedure.
- ^ "Difference between herniorraphy and hernioplasty for hernia repair - Offline Clinic". Offline Clinic. 2012-10-28. Retrieved 2017-02-10.