The Benefits of Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
Friday, April 18th, 2025
Your Partner in Hernia Repair – Premier Surgical Surgery Center, Knoxville, TN
A hernia may start as a minor discomfort, but if left untreated, it can progress and significantly impact your daily life. Fortunately, hernia repair is a common, safe, and highly effective procedure—especially when performed using advanced minimally invasive techniques. At Premier Surgical Surgery Center in Knoxville, we specialize in laparoscopic hernia repair, offering patients a faster, more comfortable path to recovery.
What Is Laparoscopic Hernia Repair?
Laparoscopic hernia repair is a minimally invasive surgical technique used to repair various types of hernias, including inguinal, umbilical, and incisional hernias. Unlike traditional open surgery, which requires a larger incision, laparoscopic surgery involves small incisions, typically less than half an inch, through which a thin tube with a camera (laparoscope) and specialized instruments are inserted.
This approach allows surgeons to view and repair the hernia from the inside with greater precision and less disruption to surrounding tissues.
Key Benefits of Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
✅ Smaller Incisions, Less Scarring
One of the most noticeable advantages of laparoscopic surgery is the use of smaller incisions. This not only results in minimal scarring, but also reduces the risk of post-operative infection.
✅ Reduced Pain After Surgery
Because laparoscopic surgery causes less trauma to the body’s tissues, patients typically experience less pain during recovery compared to open surgery.
✅ Faster Recovery Time
Most patients are able to return to light activity within a few days and resume normal activities, including work and exercise, sooner than those who undergo traditional open surgery.
✅ Lower Risk of Recurrence
When performed by experienced surgeons, laparoscopic hernia repair has been shown to reduce the risk of hernia recurrence, offering lasting results.
✅ Bilateral Repair with One Procedure
For patients with hernias on both sides of the groin (bilateral inguinal hernias), laparoscopic surgery allows both hernias to be repaired during the same procedure—with the same small incisions.
High-Quality, Patient-Centered Care in Knoxville
At Premier Surgical, we are proud to offer state-of-the-art hernia care in a comfortable and cost-effective setting. Our team of Premier board-certified surgeons brings expertise, compassion, and advanced techniques to every procedure—whether performed at our ambulatory surgery center (ASC) or in a hospital setting.
We accept most East Tennessee insurance plans, and for those without insurance, we offer transparent self-pay surgery packages to make quality hernia care accessible and affordable.
Take the Next Step Toward Relief
If you suspect you have a hernia or have already been diagnosed, don’t wait for symptoms to worsen. The sooner a hernia is treated, the better the outcome—and with laparoscopic surgery, recovery is easier than ever.
Premier Surgery Center is staffed by the board-certified surgeons of Premier Surgical in Knoxville. Request an appointment with one of our skilled surgeons today. We’ll walk you through your options and develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
