Surgical Walkthrough: The Open Umbilical Repair Process
Many patients are curious about the mechanics of an umbilical hernia repair. In this video, Dr. Todd Harris provides a clinical walkthrough of an open repair. We utilize a Ventralex ST mesh patch, which is uniquely designed to sit underneath the muscle, providing a tension-free reinforcement that is nearly imperceptible to the patient. Beyond the internal repair, we take significant care in the umbilicoplasty phase, suturing the belly button back to the muscle closure to ensure a natural ‘Innie’ appearance.
