Umbilical hernia surgery
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Overview
Surgery
An umbilical hernia can be fixed 2 different ways. The surgeon can opt to stitch the walls of the abdomen or he/she can place mesh over the opening and stitch it to the abdominal walls. The latter is of a stronger hold and is commonly used for larger tears in the abdominal wall.