Many patients are able to have their hernia repaired through minimally invasive surgery, also called laparoscopic or robotic laparoscopic surgery, which offers a faster, less painful recovery. The ...

Laparoscopic hernia repair is similar to other laparoscopic procedures. General anesthesia is given, and a small cut (incision) is made in or just below the navel. The abdomen is inflated with air so ...

Laparoscopic Repair: This minimally invasive procedure involves several small incisions, through which a laparoscope and ...