Specialists in Hernia Repair

Why Choose Methodist for Your Hernia Care?

  • Our hernia specialists have experience repairing all types of hernias, from the basic hernia to the very complex.

  • Dedicated to providing the best, most up-to-date approach to fit each patient's needs.

  • Our surgeons are members of the Americas Hernia Society Quality Collaborative.

  • We are dedicated to educating and informing our patients about their procedures.

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Hernia Repair Procedures

  • Hiatal Hernia Repair
  • Inguinal Hernia Repair
  • Ventral/Incisional Hernia Repair

  • Hiatal Hernia Repair

    About 15% of Americans suffer from hiatal hernias. For a small number of hiatal hernia cases, surgery is required. Generally, this is reserved for those whose symptoms are not relieved by medication or altering lifestyle. Surgeons have traditionally performed this surgery using a conventional open incision into the chest wall or abdomen. However, at Methodist Mansfield Minimally Invasive Surgical Associates, surgeons offer the operation as a laparoscopic (minimally invasive) procedure. During laparoscopic surgery, the surgeon makes several very small incisions in the abdomen, through which the medical team inserts the scope and instruments. This approach results in less scarring and pain, faster healing, and quicker recovery.

  • Inguinal Hernia Repair

    Surgeons at Methodist Mansfield Minimally Invasive Surgical Associates perform this procedure using a laparoscope, or tiny telescope connected to a special camera. The laparoscope is inserted through a cannula, a small hollow tube, allowing the surgeon to view the hernia and surrounding tissue on a video screen. Other cannulae are inserted that allow the surgeon to work inside the abdomen. A small piece of surgical mesh is placed over the hernia defect and held in place with small surgical staples. This operation is usually performed with anesthesia.

  • Ventral/Incisional Hernia Repair

    Our surgeons are well versed in a variety of approaches to these sometimes very complicated cases and offer a very academic approach to each hernia repair. After a thorough exam our surgeons will discuss the optimal approach to get the most durable, lasting, and functional repair possible.

Advanced Hernia Repair

Methodist Mansfield Minimally Invasive Surgical Associates is a general surgical medical practice which provides comprehensive care for hernia repairs. Our hernia specialists have experience repairing all types of hernias, from the basic hernia to the very complex. We are dedicated to providing the best, most up-to-date approach to fit each patient's needs, including repairing hernias with the minimally invasive approach of the da Vinci robotic system.

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Meet Our Experienced Physicians

  • Joshua Trussell, MD, FACS

    General Surgery

    Dr. Trussell repairs all types of hernias, including advanced abdominal wall reconstruction and repair for large loss of domain incisional hernias.

  • Andrew Standerwick, MD

    General Surgery

    Dr. Standerwick has a special interest in hiatal hernias, inguinal hernias, anti-reflux surgery, and he has been trained in using minimally invasive techniques that reduce pain and recovery time.

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Patient Testimonials

Learn what happy patients have to say about their experience with us.

  • "This is the first time in at least five years that I have felt good. I can bend, water my garden, bake again — I feel like a new woman. I can do anything!"

    - Elvira S.

    Hernia Surgery Patient

  • "I feel awesome. It used to be that every day I’d dread getting up, even walking down the hallway. And now I get up and get ready and go to work and do my thing, and I’m pain-free. I’m happy with the surgery and especially with the outcome."

    - Dick K.

    Hernia Surgery Patient

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