Medical articles of Umbilical hernia

The umbilical cord provides your baby with oxygen and nutrients throughout pregnancy. After birth, the cord is clamped and cut, leaving a small stump attached to your baby’s tummy. Over the following ...

Mr Sanjay Agrawal, leading consultant in the field of hernia (inguinal, groin, femoral, umbilical, epigastric, ventral and incisional) surgery, gallstone surgery, bariatric, laparoscopic, robotic and ...

While many hernias cause little pain, they don’t resolve on their own and typically require surgical intervention to avoid complications like strangulation. This article explains the clinical approach...

A hernia is when an internal body component, often a part of an organ, starts to extrude through a weakness or fault in the muscle or tissue wall. They are most common in the torso, particularly the a...

Hernia repair is one of the most common general surgical procedures worldwide. Despite the apparent simplicity of some of the more common hernia procedures, outcomes can vary widely depending on who p...

Hernias are a common surgical problem, particularly affecting the abdominal wall. Among them, paraumbilical and epigastric hernias are two types that occur in the abdomen. These hernias can cause disc...

Abdominal hernias occur when an internal organ or tissue protrudes through a weakened spot in the abdominal wall. Mr Ricardo Camprodon, Consultant General, Laparoscopic and Benign Upper GI Surgeon, pr...

Hernias are common in children and babies and can occur due to a weakness in the abdominal wall muscles. Paediatric urologists often encounter questions from parents about hernia treatment for their l...

An umbilical hernia is a common condition in infants that manifests as a weakness in the abdominal wall at the site of the umbilicus, allowing the bowel to protrude. This results in a noticeable bulge...

In the second article of a two-part series, leading colorectal surgeon Mr Daniel Baird discusses the surgical options for umbilical hernias, answers any questions you may have and provides safety tips...