Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery
Tang Jianxiong
chief physician
Huadong Hospital, Fudan UniversityLearn about the hospital
Expert in hernia and abdominal wall surgery, her professional work includes repair of external abdominal hernias and complex abdominal wall defects. Previous abdominal surgeries and tissue conditions will directly affect the repair plan.
Featured procedure / treatment
Hernia repair and abdominal wall reconstruction
Repair weak or defective areas of the abdominal wall, and some surgeries use mesh. The choice of open or laparoscopic approach, patch type and placement needs to be made on a case-by-case basis.
Mainly concerned diseases
Inguinal hernia, incisional hernia, complex abdominal wall defects
Professional features
Also consider defect size, infection, previous repair history, and abdominal wall function, paying particular attention to complex or recurrent cases.
BEFORE YOUR VISIT
What do you need to know before treatment?
Assessment and applicable conditions
Mesh is not without complications; risks of infection, pain, and recurrence need to be discussed before surgery.
Recommended materials to prepare
Abdominal CT, previous abdominal surgery and patch information, infection status and underlying diseases.
This page is used to understand professional directions and does not constitute individual diagnosis and treatment advice. Specific admissions, surgical procedures, risks and treatment arrangements must be evaluated and confirmed by the hospital.