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Find information on umbilical hernia repair surgery, including why it’s done, how to prepare, and what to expect during the procedure.
For adults, surgery is typically recommended to avoid possible complications, especially if the umbilical hernia gets bigger or becomes painful. During surgery, a small incision is made near the bellybutton.
An umbilical hernia occurs when part of the intestine or fatty tissue bulges through the muscle near the belly button (navel, umbilicus). Most adult umbilical hernias are caused by increased abdominal pressure against a weak abdominal wall (acquired hernia).
An umbilical hernia is a tissue bulge on or near your belly button. Umbilical hernias in children usually disappear by age 4 or 5. In adults, untreated umbilical hernias can lead to complications. If your provider has concerns about an umbilical hernia, they may recommend surgery to put the tissue back into place.
If a hernia is causing pain or is incarcerated or strangulated, surgery is generally needed to repair it. In some cases, it may be emergency surgery. The surgery may be minimally invasive, requiring only a small incision, or you may need an open surgery, which needs a larger incision.
Even cycling, swimming and yoga can put pressure on the abdominal muscles. Unfortunately, an umbilical hernia in an adult will not heal. It requires either a surgical repair or a lifetime of careful and watchful management.
Guides through decision to have surgery for an umbilical hernia. Describes symptoms of an umbilical hernia and when they normally occur. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.
During umbilical hernia repair, the surgeon makes a small cut at the base of the belly button and pushes the fatty lump or loop of bowel back into the tummy. The muscle layers at the weak spot in the abdominal wall where the hernia came through are stitched together to strengthen them.
We offer the latest hernia surgery options, including open and minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic umbilical hernia surgery. Unlike open surgery (which requires one large incision), minimally invasive hernia surgery repairs a hernia using tiny incisions.
Umbilical Hernias. For most people who are living with the discomfort of an umbilical hernia, surgery is recommended to repair the problem. At Mount Sinai, our expert surgeons have extensive experience in procedures to treat umbilical hernias, using minimally invasive methods whenever possible.