The da Vinci machine has been making waves in the medical industry. It allows for more precise operations. Since it was approved by the FDA, the da Vinci machine has become the standard for many medical facilities all across the world. The machine can be used for a variety of different of surgeries. One of the surgeries that the machine is useful for is correcting a hernia.

What is a Hernia?

A hernia occurs when a tear through a housing cavity allows tissue or organs to protrude. Oftentimes, this causes abnormal swelling around the affected area; however, occasionally, a hernia can exist with no exterior physical swelling.

Other symptoms of a hernia include coughing and pain in the affecting area. The most commonly affected area is the groin, but other areas of the abdomen can also be affected by a hernia.

Hernias are generally low-risk ailments; however, some hernias can result in more dangerous issues such as obstruction of blood flow or the bowels, hemorrhage, and autoimmune problems.

Hernias are caused by a few different scenarios. Most of the time, a hernia is caused by improperly lifting heavy objects. Incorrect posture can also lead to slow-developing hernias. Strong coughing fits can also result in a hernia.

Repairing the Hernia

A hernia can only be repaired through surgery. Standard surgeries, where a doctor opens the patient and manually repairs the torn wall with hands and tools, is still common practice; however, the da Vinci machine offers greater peace of mind to the patient.

A surgeon must be properly trained in order to use the machine. This means that you have to find the right doctor to perform the procedure. But fear not, we have trained professionals ready to use the machine.

Contact Us Today

To schedule a consultation, simply reach out to us at New Life Surgical Associates in Jacksonville. Whether you are certain you have a hernia or suspect that you have a hernia, we can help determine the best course of action for your problem. Contact us today to book an appointment and get started.