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Multidisciplinary surgerycovers areas such as abdominal wall, breast, thyroid, and burns.

Minimally Invasive Surgery OptionsMinimally invasive surgery can be used for some diseases.

Complex Repair CapabilitiesFocus on postoperative complications, scar and tissue defect repair.

Balancing Function and AestheticsTreatment focuses on restoring organ function and appearance.

Condition Guide

About abdominal wall hernia

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Disease Introduction

An abdominal wall hernia is a bulge formed when abdominal organs or tissues protrude through a weak or missing section of the abdominal wall. It commonly occurs in the groin, umbilicus, and surgical incision site. In the early stages, it is often a reducible bulge, noticeable when standing or straining, and can be reduced by lying down. As the condition progresses, pain, incarceration, or even strangulation may occur, requiring emergency treatment. Adult hernias do not heal spontaneously; surgical repair is the radical cure.

Cutting-edge high-precision diagnostic and treatment technologies

Laparoscopic TAPP/TEP : Laparoscopic preperitoneal (TAPP) and total extraperitoneal (TEP) repair has become the mainstream minimally invasive surgical procedure for inguinal hernia. It provides a clear field of vision, less trauma, and has a comparable recurrence rate and chronic pain rate to open surgery, while allowing for faster recovery.
Robotic hernia repair : Robot-assisted transabdominal preperitoneal (rTAPP), robot-assisted transabdominal (r-TARM), robot-assisted total extraperitoneal (rE-TEP), and transversus abdominis release (RoboTAR) are among the surgical techniques that can complete complex abdominal wall reconstruction within small incisions, with a fascia closure rate of over 90%.
Patch material innovation : Self-adhesive patches, absorbable/bio-patch and composite anti-adhesion patches are increasingly used to reduce foreign body retention and chronic pain; incisional hernia repair emphasizes that the patch should cover at least 6cm of the defect edge.
Day surgery model : Laparoscopic hernia repair has been widely incorporated into day surgery, with patients being discharged on the same day of surgery, shortening the hospital stay from several days to about one day, and reducing medical costs and the risk of complications simultaneously.
Rives-Stoppa retromuscular repair : This technique involves retromuscular (preperitoneal) mesh placement for midline abdominal wall hernias. The mesh is placed between the posterior sheath of the rectus abdominis muscle and the muscle layer. It offers good blood supply and a low risk of infection, making it a classic procedure for complex abdominal wall reconstruction.

Care Overview

abdominal wall hernia Treatment in China

The medical team will develop a personalized protocol based on the pathology type, stage, genetic test, previous treatment history, and the patient's physical condition.

1. Approach to inguinal hernia : Laparoscopic TAPP or TEP is the first choice for unilateral primary inguinal hernia, and minimally invasive surgery is especially recommended for bilateral hernias and recurrent hernias; open repair under local anesthesia can be considered for patients with cardiopulmonary insufficiency.
2. Incisional hernia approach : For small and medium-sized incisional hernias, laparoscopic IPOM+ or retromuscular repair is used; for larger defects or those with rectus abdominis diastasis, robotic or open TAR procedures are chosen to reconstruct abdominal wall function.
3. Emergency management of incarcerated hernia : Incarcerated or strangulated hernias require emergency surgery. Intraoperative assessment of bowel viability is necessary, and bowel resection may be required. Laparoscopic exploration can reduce the trauma of open exploration.
4. Postoperative recurrence prevention management : Avoid lifting heavy objects and strenuous exercise within 3 months after surgery, control factors that increase abdominal pressure such as chronic cough and constipation, and reduce the risk of recurrence by combining weight loss and nutritional support.
5. Individualized surgical procedure selection : Based on the hernia type, defect size, patient body type and underlying diseases, a multidisciplinary team develops an individualized surgical procedure and patch plan, taking into account both radical cure and aesthetics.

1. Minimally invasive and less traumatic : Laparoscopic and robotic surgeries involve smaller incisions, less bleeding, and less postoperative pain, allowing most patients to get out of bed and move around the next day.
2. Faster recovery : Day surgery and minimally invasive techniques shorten the average hospital stay to about one day, allowing patients to return to normal work and life sooner.
3. Low recurrence rate : After proper placement of the patch and full coverage of the defect, the recurrence rate of the initial hernia is reduced to 1% to 2%, which is better than traditional tension repair.
4. Less chronic pain : Optimized patch fixation methods and materials (no staples required, self-adhesive patches) significantly reduce postoperative chronic pain and foreign body sensation.
5. Complex hernias can be cured : Robotic TAR and other surgical techniques enable stable repair of complex cases such as giant incisional hernias and parastomal hernias, with simultaneous improvement in abdominal wall function and appearance.

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Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

Beijing · Partner Hospital

Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

RehabilitationOrgan TransplantRare & Complex DiseasesOncologyGastroenterologyNeurologyUrologyInternal MedicineSurgeryHepatobiliaryOrthopedicsObstetrics & GynecologyENTCosmetic Surgery

In the ranking of Chinese hospitals released by the Fudan University Hospital Management Institute, Peking Union Medical College Hospital has topped the comprehensive ranking for more than ten consecutive years, and has twice ranked first in the national performance evaluation of tertiary public hospitals. Among the 42 specialties covered in the comprehensive specialty ranking, 28 of Peking Union Medical College Hospital's specialties are ranked in the top 10. Nine specialties, including pathology, rheumatology, obstetrics and gynecology, general surgery, neurology, nuclear medicine, emergency medicine, critical care medicine, and allergy, rank first in the country; several specialties, including radiology, anesthesiology, endocrinology, laboratory medicine, ultrasound medicine, and gastroenterology, rank second in the country. The hospital is a national center for the diagnosis and treatment of complex, critical, and rare diseases designated by the National Health Commission, a national demonstration base for higher medical education and standardized residency training, and a national core base for clinical medical research and technological innovation.

Year Founded: 1921
Beds: 3000

Beijing Friendship Hospital (Second Clinical Medical College), Capital Medical University

Beijing · Partner Hospital

Beijing Friendship Hospital (Second Clinical Medical College), Capital Medical University

RehabilitationOrgan TransplantGastroenterologyInternal MedicineSurgery

The hospital is the supporting unit of the National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases and the National Key Laboratory of Digestive Health, and a pilot unit of the National Flagship Hospital for Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine. It has 12 national key clinical specialties, 27 doctoral programs, and 33 master's programs. It is ranked A+ in the national performance evaluation of tertiary public hospitals and is one of the earliest hospitals in the country to undertake the tasks of healthcare for cadres and medical treatment for foreign guests. In 2018, it became one of the first batch of pilot units in the country to establish a modern hospital management system.

Year Founded: 1952
Beds: 3306

Tianjin Medical University Cancer Hospital

Tianjin · Partner Hospital

Tianjin Medical University Cancer Hospital

OncologySurgery

The hospital is among the first batch of national clinical research centers for malignant tumors and a national regional medical center export hospital. Its oncology department is a national key discipline and a national "Double First-Class" discipline, boasting seven national key clinical specialties. In the Fudan University's comprehensive ranking of Chinese hospitals by specialty, its oncology department ranks 5th nationwide, placing the hospital among the top tier of oncology hospitals in China in terms of overall strength.

Year Founded: 1861
Beds: 2445

Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

Shanghai · Partner Hospital

Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

OncologyHematologyGastroenterologyUrologyInternal MedicineSurgeryOrthopedics

Ruijin Hospital consistently ranks among the top four hospitals in China according to the comprehensive hospital rankings released by the Fudan University Hospital Management Institute. It is a national medical center construction unit and possesses national-level platforms such as the National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases and the National Clinical Research Center for Hematological Diseases. The hospital currently has four key disciplines designated by the Ministry of Education (Hematology, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Cardiology, and Neurology), 22 national key clinical specialties, and one national key laboratory for medical genomics. The hospital has been awarded the title of National Civilized Unit four times consecutively and has received honors such as the National May 1st Labor Medal and the National Advanced Collective of the Health System. It is also a national demonstration unit for integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine.

Year Founded: 1907
Beds: 5100

West China Hospital of Sichuan University

Chengdu · Partner Hospital

West China Hospital of Sichuan University

RehabilitationOrgan TransplantRare & Complex DiseasesOncologyGastroenterologyCardio-CerebrovascularNeurologyUrologyInternal MedicineSurgeryThoracicHepatobiliaryOrthopedics

The hospital is among the first batch of national medical center construction units and a pilot hospital for high-quality development jointly built by the national and provincial governments. It has established a national medical center for mental illness and two national regional medical centers. The hospital has 43 national key clinical specialties, ranking first among hospitals in China; its clinical medicine ESI ranking is in the top 0.252‰ globally. In the Fudan University version of the China Hospital Ranking, the hospital's comprehensive strength has ranked among the top three in China for many consecutive years (ranking second in the country for 11 consecutive years). Its anesthesiology department ranks first in the country, and many other specialties such as radiology, pathology, urology, ultrasound medicine, and geriatrics are among the top in the country. More than 10 specialties in the hospital are ranked among the top three in the country, and nearly 30 specialties are ranked among the top ten in the country.

Year Founded: 1982
Beds: 4900

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Wu Hong

Vice Dean, Professor of Liver Transplant Center

Surgery

Research areas: Hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery and liver transplantation. Cutting-edge technology: In 2026, we will lead the completion of a 2,100-kilometer remote robotic surgery for hydatid disease in the liver.

Affiliated Hospital West China Hospital of Sichuan University

Lin Yan

The Direction of Breast Aesthetic Surgery for Elderly Patients with Breast Cancer

Surgery

Research areas: Diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant breast diseases, and research related to early diagnosis and screening of breast cancer. Cutting-edge technology: Specializes in aesthetically pleasing surgery for benign breast diseases, breast-conserving surgery for breast cancer, modified radical mastectomy for breast cancer, and comprehensive treatment. Led the development of the "Chinese Expert Consensus on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Breast Cancer in the Elderly (2023 Edition)". In 2

Affiliated Hospital Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

Liu Yanbin

Chief Physician , Doctoral Supervisor

Surgery

-Research areas : Brucellosis, parasitic infections (echinococcosis, trematodes), fever of unknown origin (FUO) - Cutting-edge technologies: mNGS metagenomic pathogen detection, Brucella serology and typing, and combined anti-infection regimens for chronic Brucella. - Areas of expertise: Acute/chronic brucellosis, spinal brucellosis, neurobrucellosis; medical medication management for hepatic/pulmonary echinococcosis, and multiple parasitic infections. - Academic Highlights: Domestic expert in zoonotic di

Affiliated Hospital West China Hospital of Sichuan University

Zhou Yidong

Breast-conserving and immediate reconstruction approaches for breast cancer

Surgery

Research areas: Early diagnosis and surgical treatment of breast cancer, and comprehensive postoperative treatment of breast cancer. Cutting-edge technology: Proficient in various breast cancer surgeries, especially breast-conserving surgery for young patients and immediate reconstruction surgery after breast cancer surgery in collaboration with plastic surgeons. Annual outpatient visits exceed 000, and surgeries exceed 00, with a cumulative total of over 4000 breast cancer surgeries performed. Deeply inv

Affiliated Hospital Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

Huan Jingning

Chief Physician , a leading expert in the field of critical burn infection and organ failure in China

Surgery

-Research areas : Early treatment of massive burns, burn sepsis, prevention and treatment of MODS after burns, and functional reconstruction of scar tissue. - Cutting-edge technologies: staged escharotomy, mixed skin grafting, and precise prevention and control of burn infections. - Areas of expertise: severe burns, electrical burns, thermal compression injuries, and severe scar contracture deformities after burns. - Academic Highlights: Vice Chairman of the Burn Surgery Branch of the Chinese Medical Asso

Affiliated Hospital Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

Qiao Liang

Chief Physician

Surgery

-Research areas : critical burn care, acute burn wound repair, drug-related severe epidermal necrosis wounds. - Cutting-edge technologies: autologous epidermal cell suspension transplantation, inflammation control in severe burns, and treatment of immune-mediated skin abrasion wounds such as TEN. - Areas of expertise: Severe burns, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and acute complex skin defects. - Academic Highlights: Key member of the department's critical care wound care team; one of the earliest in China to

Affiliated Hospital Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

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Crohn's Disease-Related Bowel Obstruction : How a British Patient Finds a

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Crohn's Disease-Related Bowel Obstruction : How a British Patient Finds a "Balance on a Knife's Edge" in China When "Green Cancer" Repeatedly Causes Obstruction

GastroenterologySurgery

Patient records Name: David Age: 35 Nationality: British Diagnosis: Crohn's disease (ileocolic type, stricture type), recurrent small bowel obstruction Treatment Hospital: Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Crohn's disease, known as the "green cancer," is incurable and recurrent, leading to serious complications such as intestinal stenosis, perforation, and fistulas. David's story tells how he found a precise balance between "over-operation" and "recurrent obstr

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Complex Abdominal Wall Hernia and Abdominal Wall Defect Reconstruction - An Abdomen Repeatedly

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Complex Abdominal Wall Hernia and Abdominal Wall Defect Reconstruction - An Abdomen Repeatedly "Repaired": How a Kazakhstani Patient Found a "Reconstruction" Rather Than "Repair" Solution in China

Surgery

Patient records Name: Viktor Age: 55 Nationality: Kazakhstan Diagnosis: Giant recurrent incisional hernia (hernial ring defect diameter 18cm), abdominal wall insufficiency, and failure of multiple mesh repair surgeries. Treatment Hospital: Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine For patients with complex abdominal wall hernias, the deepest despair is not the huge bulge in their abdomen, but the fact that after repeated surgical repairs, the hernia re

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abdominal wall herniaTreatment in China

abdominal wall hernia Treatment in China

Recommended Hospitals

Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

Beijing Friendship Hospital (Second Clinical Medical College), Capital Medical University

Tianjin Medical University Cancer Hospital

Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

West China Hospital of Sichuan University

Trusted Expertise Across Leading Specialties

See the Next Step Through Patient Journeys

Crohn's Disease-Related Bowel Obstruction : How a British Patient Finds a "Balance on a Knife's Edge" in China When "Green Cancer" Repeatedly Causes Obstruction

Complex Abdominal Wall Hernia and Abdominal Wall Defect Reconstruction - An Abdomen Repeatedly "Repaired": How a Kazakhstani Patient Found a "Reconstruction" Rather Than "Repair" Solution in China

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