Comprehensive hernia care
Hernias can come in all different sizes and locations. Choosing the best way to treat one requires a strong, deep understanding of the abdominal wall and the full range of available restorative techniques. Mayo Clinic's breadth and depth of expertise lets our surgeons tailor an approach for each person to help achieve the best outcome. As fellowship-trained abdominal wall reconstructive specialists, we can often offer surgical options to people even after previous repairs have failed.
Rare expertise for complex hernia care
Successfully treating complex hernias requires careful consideration of the hernia's size, location and any previous repair attempts. Larger hernias, those near bony structures and those with multiple prior repairs can present significant challenges.
Mayo Clinic abdominal wall surgeons can often help people who haven't found successful hernia treatment elsewhere. With the right surgery, Mayo surgeons can fix many complex hernias to help people move better, feel less pain and regain a better quality of life.
Mayo Clinic brings you a comprehensive approach that combines deep surgical expertise with multidisciplinary collaboration. Starting with a thorough evaluation to understand your needs, we develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to you.
The latest advanced surgical techniques
Mayo Clinic surgeons are skilled in a wide range of advanced techniques to repair complex hernias:
- Open, laparoscopic and robotic procedures.
- Highly specialized surgical methods:
- Component separation techniques to restore abdominal wall function.
- Mesh removal and reconstruction for patients with prior failed repairs.
- Combined approaches for large or recurrent hernias, ensuring stability and improved quality of life.
- Tightening the abdominal wall, known as rectus diastasis plication.
Our surgical team tailors the approach to each person's anatomy and clinical needs, carefully considering factors such as how well the abdominal wall moves, called abdominal wall compliance, and other elements essential for achieving the best possible result.
For people with more-complex needs, we follow Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols and may use intensive care support, as needed.
A team approach to care
Based on your unique needs, our abdominal wall and hernia surgeons can quickly collaborate with deeply skilled colleagues from related specialties, such as:
- Interventional radiology.
- Diagnostic radiology.
- Plastic surgery.
- Urology.
- Gynecology.
- Other specialties as needed.
Our integrated approach ensures that your care plan reflects a broad spectrum of medical expertise to deliver you the best possible surgical outcomes and support your long-term recovery.
Postsurgical care
We know recovery after hernia surgery is a critical part of treatment. Your team will provide comprehensive post-surgical care designed to promote healing and minimize the risk of complications. This includes pain management, physical therapy and regular follow-up appointments to monitor your progress.