Dr. Michael Latzko is a minimally invasive surgeon – a physician who specializes in the treatment of disease using the wide-ranging benefits of a laparoscopic procedure. This includes laparoscopic hernia repair – a minimally invasive method for repairing common types of hernia, such as inguinal hernia and hiatal hernia.
As Dr. Michael Latzko knows, hernias generally result from the combination of muscle strain and weakness – that which, in itself, can be caused by:
· Age – weakening that may naturally occur over time.
· A congenital defect – the failure of the patient’s abdominal wall to properly close while in the womb.
· Chronic coughing – an issue that can put considerable strain on abdominal tissue.
· Damage resulting from a previous surgery or injury.
Other factors which may put strain on your body – and which can potentially lead to a hernia – include pregnancy, constipation, lifting heavy weight, sudden weight gain and abdominal fluid (ascites).
