Hernia and Gallbladder Treatment

Don't Let an Untreated Hernia Leave You Hurting

A hernia is a condition in which an organ or tissue protrudes through an abnormal body opening, creating a visible bulge. Hernias can develop in many locations, including places you may have had a surgical incision.

• Inguinal hernia, in which tissue pushes through a weak spot in the groin muscle
  
• Umbilical hernia, in which tissue pushes through a weak spot in the belly
  
• Ventral hernia, in which tissue becomes trapped in abdominal muscle
  
• Incisional hernia, in which tissue pushes through a surgical incision
  
• Hiatal hernia, in which part of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm
  

There is a selection of surgical options at Tennessee Surgical Specialists such as:

• Laparoscopic hernia repair, in which the abdominal wall is reinforced
  
• Open inguinal hernia repair, in which a hernia is either thrust back into place or removed

Get Rid of Painful Gallstones to Combat Gallbladder Disease

Gallbladder Disease occurs when something is blocking the flow of bile through the bile ducts. Frequently, bile ducts are blocked by gallstones, which form when cholesterol and other substances found in bile harden. Symptoms of gallbladder disease include stomach pain, which may spread through the upper back and shoulder blades.

Choose the surgery most appropriate for your symptoms:

• Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
  
• Open cholecystectomy
  
• Dissolution of gallstones using oral acids and lithotripsy