Hernia Repair
A hernia is a sac or pouch of tissue formed by the peritoneum, the lining of the abdominal cavity. The sac protrudes through a hole or weak area in the fascia, the strong layer of the abdominal wall that surrounds the muscle. Hernias occur in different places: femoral hernia (upper thigh); hiatial hernia (upper part of stomach); incisional hernia (can occur through a scar if you have had abdominal surgery); inguinal hernia (groin); umbilical hernia (around the navel). Surgery under general anaesthetic is used to permanently fix a hernia. The weakened abdominal wall tissue (fascia) is secured and any holes are closed. An umbilical hernia that fails to heal on its own by the time a child is five years old may be repaired. Emergency surgery for hernias is sometimes needed. In addition to open surgery, some hernias can be repaired using a laparoscope (flexible lighted tube tipped with a camera), which is less invasive.
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Dr Wicks currently works as a Specialist Upper GI and Hepatobiliary, Laparoscopic and General Surgeon working at Southern Cross Hospital, Wakefield Hospital and Wellington Hospital.
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I have been working in full-time private practice as a colorectal and general surgeon in Auckland since 1995. I trained in Auckland before spending a . . .
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Malcolm graduated as Bachelor of Medicine (MB) and Bachelor of Surgery (ChB) from the University of Otago School of Medicine in 1984. . . .
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Grant Christey is a Consultant Surgeon with broad experience and skills in General, Hepatobiliary and Trauma Surgery.
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Specialities, Laparoscopic Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery . . .
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The Hernia Centre is a Christchurch based specialist surgical clinic at the forefront of the effective treatment and management of all types of hernias . . .
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Current Positions: Consultant, HBP/Upper GI Unit, Auckland City Hospital; Professor of Surgery, University of Auckland; Director, Surgical Research Network . . .
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