Modern surgery: record genesis of a monstrous hernia in Vienna!

Modern surgery: record genesis of a monstrous hernia in Vienna!

In the Donaustadt clinic in Vienna, a patient was successfully treated with an exceptionally large scar hernia minimally invasively. The 66-year-old Peter had to struggle with an enormous curvature of his stomach after an emergency intervention in which large intestine, bile and appendix, which made him look like he was ninth month pregnant. "I was afraid that I could suffer a brace," said Peter, since hernias that appear in 15 to 30 percent of cases after abdominal surgery can go hand in hand with serious complications. The clinic has established itself as a pioneer in the surgical treatment of hernia, which is documented by the quality seal of the German Herniengesellschaft from 2022, as the doctors emphasize.

innovative treatment methods in hernia surgery

The surgeons of the Donaustadt clinic used a new combination of techniques to meet the challenge of a "monstrous hernia" with a defect of 20 cm diameter. In the first step, they injected botox into the abdominal muscles to relax the tissue. This was followed by the use of the da Vinci OP robot, which means that only small cuts were necessary. "This reduced the risk of wound infections and postoperative pain pollution," said Dr. Benjamin Glaser. Peter was able to go home three days after the procedure and now feels fit enough to pursue his hobbies.

A break in the abdominal wall, also called Hernie, usually arises from weaknesses of the abdominal muscles, often after operations where scars form. According to the German Herniengesellschaft, gimmicks are a serious danger, which occurs in about 1-3 % of the cases per year. This illustrates the importance of professional studies and targeted surgical techniques to effectively help patients. At Peter, too, the expertise of specialized hernia surgeons in the Donaustadt Clinic was crucial for his fast and painless healing process. There are now tailor -made treatment approaches for every trial case that benefit the patient, as explained in the patient information.