Surgery is the only treatment for a hernia. Surgery may be riskier for patients with serious medical problems though. The weakened abdominal wall tissue can be secured with surgery and also holes can be closed. Surgery can be open or with the help of a laparoscope. Laparoscopic surgery has the advantages of smaller surgical cuts, faster recovery, and less pain after the procedure.
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