Hernia
What is it?
Symptoms
Treatment
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Abdomen & Pelvis · Inguinal hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Swelling in the groin — keyhole mesh repair (TAPP).
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What is it?
Inguinal Hernia
An inguinal hernia happens when intestine pushes through a weakness in the lower belly wall into the groin. It will not heal without surgery.
Symptoms
Do you have these?
- Bulge in the groin that grows when standing or coughing
- Heaviness or dragging discomfort
- Disappears when lying down in early stages
- Sudden severe pain if trapped (emergency)
Treatment
How Dr. Kollol treats it
- Laparoscopic TAPP mesh repair with tiny scars.
- High-strength mesh placed inside the abdominal wall to stop recurrence.
When to see a doctor
Act early
If a hernia suddenly becomes hard, extremely painful, or will not go back in, seek emergency care.
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