An accumulation of fluid in an organ or a tissue often occurring after surgery or in some cases after an injury such as trauma by a blunt object. Seroma is formed when the fluid, referred to as serum leaks from the damaged blood vessels and lymphatic vessels. The fluid present in a seroma is normally clear. Seroma can form after different types of surgical procedures, especially extensive surgeries or those in which significant tissue disruption occurs. For instance, seroma occurs after hernia repair surgery, plastic surgeries such as breast augmentation surgery or breast reconstruction surgery, tummy tuck surgery, and breast cancer surgery. Seroma formation increases the risk of infection and breakdown of the surgical site. Resolution of small seromas often occurs spontaneously. Aspiration or fluid removal with a needle is often required for large seromas. Infection may occur in a seroma and antibiotics and in some cases surgery may be required to treat them.

Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair

Hernias that occur in the groin are known as inguinal hernias. These are characterized by small balloon-like pouches protruding from the groin region. These form at a natural point of weakness at the intersection of abdominal muscles. The protrusions occurs when a loop of intestine or fat passes through this weak point and either enters the inguinal canal or pushes out just medial (more in the middle) to the inguinal canal. Men usually suffer from inguinal hernias developing in the groin, and may notice an ambiguous discomfort or even a bulge in the scrotum. Infants and children also suffer from inguinal hernias when a part of the lining of the abdominal cavity called the peritoneum does not close properly. This leads to a bulge in the groin because the intestine or other abdominal contents may push into the opening when the pressures inside the abdomen rise.

Hernia

A hernia is a condition in which a part of an organ pushes through the opening of the organ wall made up of muscle tissue or membranous material. The most common site for hernias to develop is the abdomen. Hernias may or may not display any outward symptoms. Hernias are usually treated surgically. If the blood supply at the herniated portion is cut off then it becomes a medical emergency. Muscle weakness and straining too hard at an activity can cause hernias. A person born with weak abdominal muscles is more likely to acquire the condition, particularly if he leads a sedentary lifestyle without any form of exercise.

Recovery

DAY OF SURGERY POST-SURGERY INSTRUCTIONS

Your recovery must continue at home. Just because you are sent home after your operation does not mean that you have completed your recovery. Please take time out of your busy schedule to allow enough time to take care of yourself.

When to Call

Surgery is stressful not only psychologically but also physiologically. There are a number of normal, well-defined stress responses that occur after surgery. These stress responses cause alterations in your metabolic and physiological processes and induce changes in your inflammatory and hormonal responses.

Day of Surgery

THE DAY BEFORE SURGERY

A woman measuring her waist to hip ratio — Your actual time in the operating room is typicall

Benefits of Minimally Invasive Surgery

The Benefits of Laparoscopic Surgery

There is no doubt that surgery has changed humankind. Surgical treatments allow us to live longer, healthier lives. However, surgery is also a trauma to the body. It causes an inflammatory immune reaction as the body reacts to this trauma. Small immune reactions are fine, even healthy.