Hernia Conditions & Treatments
The Columbia Hernia Center offers care for those dealing with a new or recurrent hernia, no matter the complexity.
About Hernias
A hernia is a weakness or opening in the abdominal wall, which often results in soft tissue such as fat or intestine protruding through the abdominal muscles and occupying the space under the skin. The mechanism of a hernia is like what happens with a bulge in a damaged tire, where the inner tube, normally contained by the hard rubber of the tire, extends through a thin or weakened place. The opening in the abdominal wall that leads to the hernia is also known as a hernia defect.
Learn more about the different types of hernias, the causes, symptoms and treatments
Conditions We Treat
- Inguinal (Groin) Hernias
- Umbilical (Belly Button) Hernia
- Ventral Hernias
- Spigelian Hernias
- Incisional Hernias
- Recurrent Hernias
- Hernia Incarceration/Strangulation
- Rectus Diastasis
- Lumbar, Obturator, and Flank Hernias
- Sports Hernia (Athletic Pubalgia)
- Chronic Groin or Abdominal Wall Pain after Hernia Repair
- Paraesophageal Hernias
- Diaphragmatic Hernias
For hiatal hernia care, visit our dedicated Reflux and Hiatal Hernia program
Treatments We Offer
- Open Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
- Robotic Hernia Repair
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Component Separation
- Totally Extraperitoneal Hernia Repair
- Non-Mesh Hernia Repair (Suture only repair)
- Mesh Excision
- Nerve Injections for Chronic Pain
- Nerve Resection
- Sports Hernia treatment
- Hernia Repair under Minimal Anesthesia
- Minimally Invasive and Robotic Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Minimally Invasive and Robotic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
- Minimally Invasive and Robotic Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
- Other General Surgery Procedures (i.e. gallbladder removal, lipoma or cyst removals)
If you do not see your condition or treatment listed, please do not hesitate to reach out to our office at (212) 305-5947. We look forward to answering your questions and meeting your hernia care needs.
Learn more about types of hernias and their treatments.
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