Recurrent incisional hernia
Reoccurring hernia at a surgical scar
If you have a recurrent incisional hernia, HCA UK has the expertise and facilities to help
What is a recurrent incisional hernia?
Need to know
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What are the symptoms of recurrent incisional hernia? icon plus
Recurrent incisional hernias generally cause few symptoms. You may notice a lump or bulge in your abdomen where you’ve had previous surgery.
Sometimes you may experience some pain or discomfort, a burning or aching sensation where the hernia pokes through particularly if they are straining, lifting or exercising.
As with all hernias, they can sometimes cause severe pain and vomiting. This happens if the hernia strangulates (when fatty tissue or parts of the bowel get caught in the hernia). Emergency surgery is always needed to solve this problem. -
How is a recurrent hernia diagnosed? icon plus
Your consultant will be able to identify if you have a recurrent incisional hernia by examining your lump and the affected area where surgery took place.
It may be necessary to carry out an ultrasound scan to confirm your diagnosis.
The following factors may be taken into consideration before any treatment options are recommended:- The risk of strangulation (when fatty tissue or parts of the bowel get caught in the hernia)
- If your symptoms are changing or the hernia is getting bigger
- The effect the hernia is having on your day-to-day life
- Your health in general
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Potential treatment options icon plus
It is possible to treat the condition but further repair procedures are more difficult than the first. The procedure involves a general anaesthetic.
Surgical options include:- Keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery.
- Open surgery.
Our surgeons
Our locations
From complex hernia surgery to diagnostic scans and procedures, we provide exceptional hernia care across our network of hospitals, with consultations and scans taking place at our outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London W1G 8BJ
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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The Portland Hospital
205 - 209 Great Portland Street
London W1W 5AH
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Chelsea Outpatients
272 & 280 Kings Road
London SW3 5AW
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Chiswick Medical Centre
Bond House
347-353 Chiswick High Road
London W4 4HS
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HCA UK at Docklands
2 Upper Bank Street, Canary Wharf
London
E14 5EE
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020 7079 4344