Category: Abdominal Hernia

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…

How to Handle Constipation Before and After Hernia Surgery

Constipation is a common issue among hernia patients before and after hernia repair surgery. While this affects many people, most are unaware of the risk of constipation and how to handle being backed up. Dr. Gregory Dumanian is a renowned surgeon in Chicago, Illinois, who has performed countless repair surgeries. He has these tips for…Read More…

What Is a Laparotomy and How Can It Lead to a Hernia?

Laparotomy describes any surgery that requires an incision through the abdominal wall into the abdomen. As one of the nation’s foremost abdominal hernia specialists, Dr. Gregory Dumanian has treated many  incisional hernias that have developed after patients undergo laparotomy. To learn more about why hernias are more likely after abdominal surgery, continue reading this blog.

Why Bariatric Surgery Patients Are More Susceptible to Hernias

Many severely obese patients turn to bariatric surgery when their diet and exercise efforts have failed to help them lose as much weight as they would hope. While procedures like gastric sleeve, gastric bypass and gastric band are effective ways to help suppress appetite and limit food intake, patients must still adopt a healthier lifestyle…Read More…