Abdominal Wall
Reconstruction in Chennai

Large complex ventral or incisional hernias, loss of domain where organs sit outside the cavity, recurrent hernias after failed repairs, and severe muscle separation causing back and core problems.

It can be performed using both open and minimally invasive (laparoscopic or robotic) techniques. Dr. Kumar of Billroth Hospitals specializes in advanced minimally invasive eTEP repairs and robotic-assisted reconstructions, which dramatically reduce post-operative pain, scarring, and wound complications.

Large synthetic or biological mesh, placed in the retrorectus or preperitoneal space behind the muscles and away from the intestines, which encourages integration and gives permanent reinforcement.

Hospital stay is two to four days, with desk work resuming in two to three weeks. A support binder is worn for six to eight weeks, avoiding core work and heavy lifting.

The lateral oblique muscles are released so that the midline rectus muscles can slide back together and close over a large defect without tension.