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An incisional hernia result from a hole or defect in the layers of abdominal wall at the site of a previous surgical incision.
During conventional open surgery an opening is made in abdominal layers which are closed by stitches. With time scar tissue forms creating a bond between the two sides of the previous incision.
The hernia can be repaired by either conventional or laparoscopic methods. Incisional Herniorrhaphy is a common operation that general surgeons perform.
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The general anaesthesia and the pneumoperitoneum required as part of the laparoscopic procedure do increase the risk in certain groups of patients.
The laparoscopic herniorrhaphy generally takes an hour or two to perform, and most patient are able to return home within 48 hours of the surgery.