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Umbilical hernia, direct suture

  1. Skin Incision

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    Skin Incision
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    Skin incision below the navel, semicircular (Spitzy incision, smiling incision).

  2. Preparation of the Hernia Sac

    Preparation of the Hernia Sac
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    Transection of the subcutis and detachment of the hernia sac from the umbilicus, exposing it up to the fascial ring.

    Note: The detachment of the thin umbilical skin is performed without electrocautery!

  3. Displaying the Fascia Edges

    Displaying the Fascia Edges
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    Through the fascial gap, predominantly preperitoneal epigastric fat protrudes. The fascial gap is carefully prepared epifascially.

Closure of the Hernial Orifice

Invagination of the hernial sac or preperitoneal fat tissue and transverse closure of the hernial g

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