Hernio Health Dictionary

... hernioplasty

The surgical removal of the sac of connective tissue surrounding a HERNIA. In children or healthy young adults with an inguinal hernia, a herniotomy is usually su?cient to cure the condition.... herniotomy

Surgical correction of a hernia. (See hernia repair.)... herniorrhaphy

Surgical repair of a HERNIA. This may be done as an open operation or as MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY (MIS) using a LAPAROSCOPE.... herniorraphy