Whether your needs are common or complex, you’ll get the most experienced team at Hartford HealthCare. We know that every patient is unique and our “team-based approach” focuses on the development of a personalized treatment plan to fit your health and lifestyle needs.

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Hernia Repair that Holds Up to Real Life

The hernia specialists at Hartford HealthCare approach hernia repair as a team. We work together to provide safe, effective hernia repair personalized for your specific needs. We use proven technology and advanced surgical techniques to ensure the best possible outcome. If you have been diagnosed with a hernia by your provider and advised to consider surgery, we are here to help.

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Our Experienced Hernia Care Team

Our team of experts - including general surgeons, plastic surgeons, colorectal surgeons, skilled advanced practitioners, physical therapists, registered dieticians, behavioral health specialists and expert nursing staff - offer the most advanced surgical techniques and comprehensive care for complex hernia disease. This approach is designed to reduce the risk of recurrence and other complications and help you return to the best possible state of abdominal core health.

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What is a hernia?

A hernia is a defect, or hole, in the abdominal muscle or tissue. They typically develop in areas of natural weakness in the abdominal wall or sites of previous surgery.

Why do hernias occur?

Hernias can occur as a result of weaknesses that may have been present since birth. In addition repetitive, chronic or severe strain of the abdominal wall can cause hernias. Risk factors include:

• Heavy lifting
• Chronic cough
• Constipation
• Obesity
• Pregnancy
• Prior abdominal surgical procedures

Types of Hernias

• Inguinal (groin)
• Femoral
• Umbilical
• Incisional
• Epigastric
• Hiatal
• Paraesophageal
• Spigelian
• Lumbar
• Obturator
• Parastomal


Hernia Repair

Surgical repair is the only effective treatment for hernias. Hernias will not get better on their own and they can grow larger and possibly more serious over time.

There are 2 primary categories of hernia surgery:

Open surgery – this involves an incision over or near the location of the hernia and the hernia is closed with stitches and the possible use of mesh for reinforcement.

Minimally invasive (Laparoscopic and Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic) – Many hernias can be repaired using minimally invasive techniques. This involves smaller incisions and can lead to a faster recovery, less pain and decreased risk of infection.

Because every hernia is different, each technique requires an experienced, specialized team who can personalize your care.

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Hartford HealthCare has a team of experienced professionals who are dedicated to hernia repair and restoration of abdominal core health. This includes of team of specialists that will work in partnership to provide a comprehensive treatment plan. This is a major advantage of having your procedure at Hartford HealthCare.

Let’s discuss the best option for you, with a consultation with one of our surgeons. Call now to request a call-back from one of our coordinators, or request an appointment online.

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Meet Our Hernia Specialists

Shanshan Bao

 

Pediatric Radiology

Jefferson Radiology
Hartford, CT 06106
Steven Bleich

 

Cardiovascular Medicine

Consulting Cardiologists, PC
Glastonbury, CT 06033
Sheelagh Pousatis

4.9

Cardiac Surgery

Medical Group Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute at Hartford Hospital
Hartford, CT 06106
Sakshi Kapur

 

Hematology & Oncology

Starling Physicians
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Brandon Shulman

 

Hand Surgery

OrthoConnecticut
Norwalk, CT 06851
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Westport, CT 06880
Mohammad Shafqat

 

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

New York Bariatric Group
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
Tina Gardner

 

Geriatric Medicine

Medical Group Hartford HealthCare Medical Group at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Geriatric Medicine
Torrington, CT 06790
Christina Abavana

4.8

Sleep Medicine

Medical Group The Ayer Neuroscience Institute
Fairfield, CT 06824
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Milford, CT 06461
Brandon Prioreschi

 

Orthopedic Surgery

Middlesex Orthopedic & Spine Associates
Middletown, CT 06457
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Marlborough, CT 06447
Westbrook, CT 06498
Newington, CT 06111
Latha Chirunomula

 

Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine of West Haven
West Haven, CT 06516
April Duckworth

4.9

Breast Surgery

Medical Group Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute - Plainville
Plainville, CT 06062
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Manchester, CT 06042
Vladimir Daoud

4.9

General Surgery

Medical Group Hartford HealthCare Digestive Health Center
Bloomfield, CT 06002
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Avon, CT 06001
West Hartford, CT 06107
Ashish Upadhyay

 

Spine Surgery

CT Advanced Spine
Bristol, CT 06010
Tiffany Chen

 

Otolaryngology

Southern New England Ear, Nose, Throat & Facial Plastic Surgery, LLP - Main Office
New Haven, CT 06511
Shahar Glomski

 

Diagnostic Radiology

Midstate Radiology Associates, LLC at MidState Medical Center
Meriden, CT 06451
Jonathan Winkler

 

Cardiovascular Medicine

Starling Physicians
New Britain, CT 06052
Melissa Mastroianni

 

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

New York Bariatric Group
Fairfield, CT 06824
Courtney Rowe

 

Pediatric Urology

Connecticut Children's
Hartford, CT 06106
Whitney Young

4.9

Breast Surgery

Medical Group Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute Breast Care Center at MidState Medical Center
Meriden, CT 06451
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Hamden, CT 06517
Benjamin Chandler

 

Vascular Surgery

Vascular Care Connecticut
Stamford, CT 06820
Eric Padegimas

 

Upper Extremity Surgery

Connecticut Orthopaedics
Hamden, CT 06518
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Wallingford, CT 06492
Branford, CT 06405
Julianne Forlizzi

 

Orthopedic Surgery

OrthoConnecticut
Danbury, CT 06810
Roshani Patel

 

Internal Medicine

Bristol Primary Care, LLC
Bristol, CT 06010
Ashley Sanchez-Mitchell

4.8

Internal Medicine

Medical Group Hartford HealthCare Medical Group Primary Care
Plainville, CT 06062
Anumeha Sheth

4.7

Neurology

Medical Group The Ayer Neuroscience Institute Seizure and Epilepsy Center at Hartford Hospital
Hartford, CT 06106
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Southington, CT 06489
David Altszuler

 

Cardiovascular Medicine

Consulting Cardiologists, PC
Glastonbury, CT 06033
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Wallingford, CT 06492
Jose Villa-Uribe

 

Occupational Medicine

Medical Group The Hospital of Central Connecticut Occupational Health
Plainville, CT 06062
Seungwhan Pee

 

General Surgery

Medical Group Hartford HealthCare Medical Group at St. Vincent's Medical Center Acute Care and Trauma Surgery
Bridgeport, CT 06606
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Bridgeport, CT 06606
Artem Dyatlov

4.8

General Surgery

Medical Group Hartford HealthCare Medical Group at St. Vincent's Medical Center - General Surgery
Bridgeport, CT 06606
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Milford, CT 06461
Wilton, CT 06897
Mohamad Firas Barbour

4.9

Cardiovascular Medicine

Medical Group Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Aziz Benbrahim

4.8

Bariatric Surgery

Medical Group Hartford HealthCare Medical Group at MidState Medical Center Department of General and Colorectal Surgery
Meriden, CT 06451
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North Haven, CT 06473
Meriden, CT 06450
Plainville, CT 06062
Meriden, CT 06450
Robert McCallum

4.8

General Surgery

Medical Group Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
Putnam, CT 06260
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Plainfield, CT 06374
Willimantic, CT 06226
Tolland, CT 06084
Willimantic, CT 06226
David Coletti

4.8

General Surgery

Medical Group Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
Norwich, CT 06360
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Mystic, CT 06355
Chike Chukwumah

4.9

General Surgery

Medical Group Hartford HealthCare Medical Group at Hartford Hospital
Hartford, CT 06106
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Manchester, CT 06042
Avon, CT 06001
David Curtis

 

Hepatobiliary and Surgical Oncology

Medical Group Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at Hartford Hospital
Hartford, CT 06106
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West Hartford, CT 06107
Glastonbury, CT 06033
Manchester, CT 06042
Timothy Goundrey

4.9

General Surgery

Medical Group Hartford HealthCare Medical Group Specialty Care
Plainville, CT 06062
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Southington, CT 06489