Advanced technology to repair hernias with precision.
Our surgical team at Merrimack Health offers robotic surgery for hernia repair using advanced minimally invasive technology. This approach allows us to repair hernias through smaller incisions.
Robotic surgery is part of our general surgery services and is available for people across the Merrimack Valley.
A hernia happens when tissue pushes through a weak spot in the muscle or abdominal wall. It can cause pain, pressure or a visible bulge. Some hernias get worse over time and may need surgery to repair them.
We use robotic surgery to repair several types of hernias, including:
Robotic hernia surgery helps your surgeon repair the hernia with more precision through small incisions.
It may:
The surgeon performs the surgery with the assistance of the robot. Your surgeon is in control the entire time and a full surgical team is in the room.
Before surgery, your surgeon will explain your condition and talk through your options.
During surgery, the robotic system is used to repair the hernia.
After surgery, most people go home the same day or after a short stay. Recovery time depends on the size and type of hernia and your overall health.
Many people experience less pain compared to traditional open hernia repair.
You may need surgery if:
Your surgeon helps decide the right timing for surgery and may recommend robotic hernia surgery because it helps the surgeon work with more precision through small incisions, which may support a smoother recovery.
