There are a few different types of hernias which happen in different parts of the abdomen, groin or chest. Your clinician can let you know which type of hernia you might have. Operations might be performed using a camera (laparoscopic or key-hole surgery) or with a larger cut (open surgery).
Hernia NHS.uk
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Femoral hernia
Hiatus hernia
Incisional hernia
Inguinal hernias
Paraumbilical / umbilical hernias
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