Generally, the doctor’s availability depends on their scheduled consultation and surgical appointments. If you wish to consult a hernia specialist, you should book an appointment.

A hernia repair specialist should have an MBBS graduate degree along with a postgraduate degree in General Surgery. They should also have experience in performing umbilical hernia repair through open, laparoscopic, and other surgical techniques.

You can book an appointment with the best hernia repair specialists in Ghaziabad for umbilical hernia surgery by calling us on our given number. You will be connected to our care coordinators who will book your appointment with a general surgeon based near you on your symptoms and location.

Normally, a general surgeon is responsible for all kinds of hernia repair surgeries. A general surgeon is trained in surgical treatment for most of the body, including the GIT, abdomen, endocrine system, etc.

At Pristyn Care, we have expert general surgeons with at least 10+ years of experience in performing a variety of general surgeries, including laparoscopic umbilical hernia repair.

Umbilical cord is the connection between the mother and the baby which is cut off after the birth. Normally, the opening in the umbilical cord closes shortly after the child is born. However, in some cases, the opening may not close up and a hole will be left in the abdomen that makes the child more prone to umbilical hernia.

Normally, in children, umbilical hernia goes away within the first two years after birth. Hence, surgery is usually not required. However, if the hernia doesn’t go away, surgery will be planned once the child reaches the age of 4-5 years.

A large umbilical hernia is one that is bigger than 3 cm. At this stage, the doctors usually recommends surgical treatment. The hernia is not considered that severe if the size is less than 3 cm and it is reducible. Once the bulge reaches this size, it becomes more problematic and need proper treatment at the earliest.

The type of anesthesia that will be used for umbilical hernia repair depends on the patient. The anesthetist checks if the patient is allergic to some component of the anesthestic agent and then make a decision regarding the type of hernia.

If the open technique is used for hernia repair, the scarring on the body can be considerable and there are also chances that the scar will be clearly visible after healing. But if laparoscopic technique is used, the scars will be small and most likely to disappear shortly after the wound heals.