Hernia
By The Treatment Registry editors
Protrusion of an organ or tissue through a weakness in surrounding muscle or fascia. Most commonly inguinal, umbilical, incisional, or hiatal. Treatment options include watchful waiting (small asymptomatic), open repair, and laparoscopic repair, with or without mesh. Stub — editorial review pending.
Treatment ladder
Conservative options are first-line where appropriate; surgical options are typically reserved for cases where lower-tier options are unsuitable or have failed. Decisions are individual and depend on clinical assessment.
Conservative
- Watchful waiting (small asymptomatic)
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Procedural
No options at this tier are documented for this condition.
Surgical
- Open hernia repair · View procedure page
With or without mesh. Stub.
- Laparoscopic hernia repair
Minimally invasive approach. Stub.