US Medical Term · procedures
Hernia Repair
Reparación de hernia
Also: Herniorrafia (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Hernia Repair |
| Spanish (Español) | Reparación de hernia |
| Chinese (中文) | 疝氣修復術 |
| Korean (한국어) | 탈장 수술 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Phẫu thuật thoát vị |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Hernia repair |
| Portuguese (Português) | Correção de hérnia |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | การผ่าตัดไส้เลื่อน |
| Japanese (日本語) | ヘルニア修復術 |
What it means
Hernia repair is surgery to fix a hernia, which occurs when an organ or tissue pushes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue. Common types include inguinal (groin), umbilical (belly button), and hiatal hernias. The surgery pushes the protruding tissue back into place and strengthens the weak area, often with a synthetic mesh. Most hernia repairs are done laparoscopically under general anesthesia and take 30 to 90 minutes. Many patients go home the same day. Recovery involves avoiding heavy lifting for four to six weeks. Pain and swelling at the surgical site are normal in the first days after surgery.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I have a painful bulge in my groin and my doctor says it is a hernia that needs repair.
Tengo un bulto doloroso en la ingle y mi médico dice que es una hernia que necesita reparación.
Will mesh be used during my hernia repair and what are the risks?
¿Se usará malla durante la reparación de mi hernia y cuáles son los riesgos?
When can I return to heavy work after hernia repair surgery?
¿Cuándo puedo volver al trabajo pesado después de la cirugía de reparación de hernia?
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Last reviewed: September 2026