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Epigastric Hernia (hernia Linea Alba) Treatment in Germany - Best Hospitals, Doctors, Prices - Booking Health

Treatment of Epigastric Hernia (hernia Linea Alba) in Germany

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Best hospitals and doctors for epigastric hernia (hernia linea alba) treatment in Germany

Leading hospitals

Cost for treatment

Diagnostic tests for epigastric hernia
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Surgical treatment of epigastric hernia
6023
General therapeutic rehabilitation
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Marien Hospital Duesseldorf
Germany, Duesseldorf

Marien Hospital Duesseldorf

Overall rating9.5 / 10
The Marien Hospital Duesseldorf is a modern medical facility in the very center of Duesseldorf and a recognized Research Center. The foundation stone of the hospital was laid back in 1864 with the support of the Catholic Church. The Christian principles of helping and supporting patients have not changed at all over the years, b
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is regularly ranked among the best medical institutions in Germany! The hospital is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility, as well as a leading research and training center in Germany and Europe. The hospital is proud of i
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University Hospital Marburg UKGM
Germany, Marburg

University Hospital Marburg UKGM

Overall rating8.6 / 10
The University Hospital Marburg UKGM offers patients modern diagnostics and comprehensive therapy at the international level. As a maximum care hospital, the medical facility specializes in all fields of modern medicine ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The main areas of specialization of the hospital are
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University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden
Germany, Dresden

University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden

Overall rating9.1 / 10
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital is the benchmark for modern high-quality medicine. Positioning itself as a maximum care medical facility, the hospital represents all medical fields. There are 26 specialized depart
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University Hospital Heidelberg
Germany, Heidelberg

University Hospital Heidelberg

Overall rating9.8 / 10
According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany, but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, which cover all fields of
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University Hospital Tuebingen
Germany, Tuebingen

University Hospital Tuebingen

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the prestigious medical publication Focus, the University Hospital Tuebingen ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital was founded in 1805, therefore it is proud of its long history, unique experience, and outstanding achievements in the field of medical care, as well as research and teaching activitie
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University Hospital Halle (Saale)
Germany, Halle

University Hospital Halle (Saale)

Overall rating9.6 / 10
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) ranks among the top German medical facilities! The history of the hospital has more than 300 years, and during this time it managed to earn an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The hospital positions itself as a s
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University Hospital Würzburg
Germany, Würzburg

University Hospital Würzburg

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the Focus magazine in 2019, the University Hospital Würzburg ranks among the top national German hospitals! The hospital is one of the oldest medical facilities in Germany. The centuries-old traditions of first-class treatment are combined with the very latest achievements of modern evidence-based medicine and
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University Hospital Erlangen
Germany, Erlangen

University Hospital Erlangen

Overall rating9.1 / 10
According to the Focus magazine, University Hospital Erlangen ranks among the best medical facilities in Germany! The hospital is one of the leading healthcare facilities in Bavaria and offers top-class medical care distinguished by the close intertwining of clinical activities with research and training of medical students. The
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University Hospital Saarland Homburg
Germany, Homburg

University Hospital Saarland Homburg

Overall rating9.8 / 10
The University Hospital Saarland Homburg is the largest hospital in the city of Homburg and the most important medical facility in the region. The hospital, which currently has 30 specialized departments and 20 institutes, was founded in 1947 and operates on the basis of Saarland University. The hospital plays a leading role in
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Hospital St. Elisabeth Grevenbroich
Germany, Grevenbroich

Hospital St. Elisabeth Grevenbroich

Overall rating10 / 10
The Hospital St. Elisabeth Grevenbroich provides quality medical services in various medical fields. The special focus is on gastroenterology, oncology, general, abdominal and vascular surgery, gynecology, orthopedics and cardiology. As an academic facility, the hospital maintains close contacts with the University Hospital RWTH
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PAN Clinic Cologne
Germany, Cologne

PAN Clinic Cologne

Overall rating9 / 10
The PAN Clinic Cologne is a multidisciplinary medical facility that combines advanced medicine, excellent quality of patient care and a high level of comfort. Founded in 1999, the clinic is located in the very heart of Cologne. During this time, the medical complex has gained long clinical experience, but at the same time it has
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HELIOS Clinic Krefeld
Germany, Krefeld

HELIOS Clinic Krefeld

Overall rating9.7 / 10
Founded in 2014, the HELIOS Clinic Krefeld is one of the most modern medical facilities in Germany today. A team of highly qualified specialists, innovative medical equipment and comfortable accommodation conditions – the clinic has everything to make the treatment run smoothly and efficiently. Having crossed the threshold
Hospital Schwabing Munich
Germany, Munich

Hospital Schwabing Munich

Overall rating8.5 / 10
The Hospital Schwabing Munich is one of the oldest medical facilities in the Schwabing region with a history of over 100 years. The hospital is proud of the excellent state-of-the-art equipment, modern infrastructure, highly professional medical personnel and location in a picturesque park area. The medical complex is the academ
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DKD HELIOS Clinic Wiesbaden
Germany, Wiesbaden

DKD HELIOS Clinic Wiesbaden

Overall rating9.8 / 10
The DKD HELIOS Clinic Wiesbaden has long made a name for itself in the international medical arena by introducing an optimal model of medical care, combining the use of the most advanced medical technologies, the experience of highly qualified doctors and impeccable quality of patient care. The medical facility first opened its
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Hannover Medical School (MHH)
Germany, Hannover

Hannover Medical School (MHH)

Overall rating9.8 / 10
The Hannover Medical School has the status of a leading German medical facility. The advanced medical technologies, highly qualified specialists, as well as productive research activities form a solid basis for top-class medical service of the world standard. The hospital is proud of its outstanding achievements in the treatment
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An epigastric hernia (a hernia Linea Alba) is one of the most common types of hernias, which, if left untreated, can lead to intestinal incarceration and the partial death of the organ. To avoid any complications, it is better to undergo timely surgical treatment. If your hernia continues to grow or has already reached a size of more than 4 cm, the operation should be performed as soon as possible. You are kindly welcome to use the services of the Booking Health company to make an appointment for your diagnostics and treatment of epigastric hernia in Germany at the best price.

Content

  1. What is an epigastric hernia?
  2. Principles of surgical treatment
  3. Surgical approaches
  4. Why is it worth undergoing surgery abroad?

An epigastric hernia is treated with surgical techniques. Doctors perform laparoscopic or open surgery. Small hernias (up to 1 cm) are sutured, and in other cases, the defect is closed with a mesh.

You can undergo your treatment in one of the following hospitals: University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, University Hospital Marburg, or University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden.

You don't need to take care of the organization of your treatment trip yourself. The Booking Health company will select a clinic and a doctor for you, make an appointment, help you apply for a visa and get to the clinic, and take care of your transfers and apartment. In the clinic, you will be accompanied by a medical interpreter, and you can always contact your personal medical coordinator for any organizational issues.

What is an epigastric hernia?

 

An epigastric hernia is a protrusion of the internal organs through a defect in the white line of the abdomen, with the center of the defect in the midline above the navel to the xiphoid process. Hernias can be small (up to 1 cm), medium (up to 4 cm) and large (more than 4 cm). The disease has two age peaks. The first one is for children under the age of 5. The second one differs depending on gender: most hernias in men develop at the age of 60-70, and women are affected by the pathology between the ages of 30-40 years.

The causes of the disease are as follows: 

  • diverticular disease;
  • obesity;
  • ascites;
  • pregnancy;
  • rectus abdominis diastasis;
  • congenital connective tissue dysplasia. 

In most patients, an epigastric hernia is diagnosed during a clinical examination, without the use of any additional imaging methods. Preoperative imaging (an ultrasound, CT, X-ray, or MRI scan) is only required in patients with abdominal pain without a palpable hernia and in obese patients. Diagnostic tests are usually carried out to measure the size of the defect when planning a surgical approach.

Principles of surgical treatment

 

A repair surgery for a hernia Linea Alba is a simple operation, which is well tolerated by patients. The frequency of complications in this type of surgical intervention does not exceed 3.5%.

Surgical treatment can be as follows:

  • elective surgery; 
  • emergency surgery – this type of surgery may be required for incarcerated hernias.

Elective epigastric hernia repair surgery can be performed both with sutures or with a mesh. The easiest method of treatment is to suture the defect. However, studies show that suturing is not very effective, since the recurrence rate during long-term follow-up reaches 50%. Therefore, the suturing technique is rarely used in developed countries, mainly just for small hernias.

The use of a mesh for epigastric hernia repair provides a lower recurrence rate. The mesh also does not increase the risk of surgical site infections, seroma, hematoma, or chronic pain. It is this method that foreign doctors prefer to use in most cases.

Emergency hernia repair surgery is often supplemented by the removal of part of the non-viable intestine. The defect will then be eliminated by placing the mesh. Such surgical procedures are more complicated, more often cause complications, and have a 15 times higher mortality rate compared to elective hernia repair surgery. Therefore, it is better for patients to have timely treatment of their hernia, and not to wait for their hernia to be incarcerated.

Sometimes an operation is performed against the background of infectious complications. Then, a synthetic mesh will only be placed if the defect is larger than 3 cm, while smaller defects will be sutured. In addition, some hospitals use biological meshes that dissolve over time. Another option to make the operation safer for a patient is to place the mesh outside the abdominal cavity.

Surgical approaches

 

The operation can be performed using the classical method, through a long abdominal incision or laparoscopy.

Doctors abroad prefer performing a laparoscopy. This surgical technique not only makes the operation less traumatic and shortens the rehabilitation period, but it also improves the aesthetic outcomes of the operation and reduces the risk of wound complications. A laparoscopy is considered the first choice for hernias larger than 4 cm. In addition, laparoscopic interventions can even be resorted to for hernias of 1-4 cm in size, if the patient has a risk of developing a wound infection.

The most commonly used operation is IPOM, which involves the placement of the mesh in the abdominal cavity. Modern hospitals also use the latest techniques, such as eMILOS, eTEP, and robot-assisted operations with extraperitoneal mesh placement. These are even safer and reduce the risk of mesh displacement, adhesion formation, seroma, and hernia recurrence.

Why is it worth undergoing surgery abroad?

 

Hospitals in any country of the world perform operations for epigastric hernias. But still, many patients go to Germany for their treatment, as here, they can count on having a lower risk of hernia recurrence and a quick recovery. There are a few reasons for you to undergo your hernia treatment in one of the German hospitals:

  • minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery; 
  • latest techniques for minimally invasive interventions, providing a low risk of recurrence and complications;
  • specialized centers perform robot-assisted operations;
  • doctors use anti-adhesion barrier prostheses instead of conventional synthetic meshes;
  • doctors can implant a mesh outside the abdominal cavity to reduce the risk of infections and hernia recurrences;
  • use of absorbable meshes, which dissolve after hernia repair and surgical wound healing;
  • meshes are fixed with non-absorbable or slowly absorbable sutures to reduce the risk of recurrence;
  • operation can be performed under local anesthesia, which shortens the hospital stay.

Please leave your request on the Booking Health website to undergo your treatment abroad. We will select the most suitable clinics in Germany for you and arrange your trip. The cost of your treatment will be reduced due to the lack of additional coefficients for foreign patients.

 

Authors: 

The article was edited by medical experts, board-certified doctors Dr. Vadim Zhiliuk and Dr. Sergey Pashchenko. For the treatment of the conditions referred to in the article, you must consult a doctor; the information in the article is not intended for self-medication!

 

Sources:

National Library of Medicine

Healthline

Medscape