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Umbilical Hernia Repair

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 4, 2025.

What do I need to know about an umbilical hernia repair?

An umbilical hernia repair is surgery to place the bulge near your belly button back into your abdomen. An umbilical hernia may be repaired if the hernia prevents blood flow to your organs, blocks your intestines, or causes pain. Open surgery or a laparoscopic method may be used to repair your umbilical hernia.

How do I prepare for an umbilical hernia repair?

What will happen during an umbilical hernia repair?

What will happen after an umbilical hernia repair?

What are the risks of an umbilical hernia repair?

You may bleed more than expected or get an infection. A pocket of fluid may form under your skin. This may heal on its own, or you may need surgery to remove it. Your umbilical hernia may return, or you may develop a hernia in a different location. Your organs, blood vessels, or nerves may be injured during surgery. Problems, such as a hole in your intestines, may happen during laparoscopic repair. This may lead to open surgery. You may get a blood clot in your leg, arm, or lungs. This may become life-threatening.

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