Month: July 2023

What causes a hernia to occur after laparotomy, or a recurrent hernia to develop after hernia repair?

Primary hernias often develop in the abdomen due to weakened muscles after pregnancy, childbirth, or heavy lifting. Incisional hernias commonly occur after a prior entry or laparotomy into the abdomen.  They are the specialty of Dr. Dumanian.  Hernias even can occur after minimally invasive (robotic or laparoscopic) procedures, and these are called trocar site hernias….Read More…