Umbilical Hernia | Figure 1

Umbilical Hernia

DATA:

• Male in his 50s
• Grade 2 obesity
• Umbilical hernia
• Clinical diagnosis confirmed with ultrasound study
• Complete preoperative protocol

TREATMENT:

Surgery performed:

• Repair using the Rives-Stoppa technique
• Retromuscular mesh
• Heavyweight, macroporous polypropylene mesh
• One-day surgery