New York Hernia Center
New York Hernia Center has partnered with WeightZen and has expanded with offices in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Southwestern Connecticut and Northern New Jersey. Now, look no further for the best hernia surgeon.
Meet your Surgeons
Dr. Daniel J. Rosen, a leading provider of hernia surgery in the New York Tri-State Area, is a fellowship trained surgeon in both laparoscopy and bariatric surgery. Dr. Rosen is certified by the American Board of Surgery, and is a member of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), and the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). His research has been published in leading surgical journals, and is the recipient of multiple awards and recognitions.
Lael E. Forbes, MD, FACS, FASMBS is a fellowship trained Laparoscopic General Surgeon and Bariatric surgeon and a Medical Weight Management specialist. Dr. Forbes received her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, trained in general surgery at St. Luke’s/Roosevelt Hospital Center, and completed fellowship training in advanced laparoscopic surgery at the world-renowned European Institute of Telesurgery (IRCAD) in Strasbourg, France.
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You can also call (646) 859-6114 to book an appointment.
Minimally Invasive and Modern: Robotic and Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery
It’s your body, so trust Manhattan’s top minimally invasive hernia team Dr. Daniel J. Rosen and Dr. Lael Forbes. Your hernia surgery will be performed laparoscopically or robotically. Dr. Lael Forbes or Dr. Daniel Rosen will use special instruments and a camera inserted into the abdominal cavity through tiny incisions. The procedure typically utilizes a mesh to strengthen the weak tissue that resulted in hernia development. Plus, these modern techniques will have you back in the office after only 3-5 days.
Quick Recovery: Tiny Scars and Same-day Surgery
Get your hernia fixed and your life back with two of the tri-state area’s premier surgeons, Dr. Daniel J. Rosen and Dr. Lael Forbes. Do you have pain when lifting things? A protruding area on your stomach? Bad acid reflux? The only thing that can fix a hernia is surgery. Why? Because a hernia is a hole. Once that hole is patched up, you’ll be a “whole” new you.
What is a Hernia?
A hernia is the medical term used to describe an abnormal opening in the abdominal cavity. Typically, it’s caused by a hole or defect in an area where there should be intact strong tissue, such as the muscles and fascia of the abdominal wall, or perhaps, there is a wide opening where there is normally supposed to be a narrow opening, such as in the diaphragm or the pelvis.
Types of Hernias We Fix:
- Inguinal Hernia
- Sports Hernia
- Incisional Hernia
- Hernia for Anti-reflux
- Umbilical Hernia Surgery
Hernia Repair Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Hernia?
A hernia is the medical term used to describe an abnormal opening in the abdominal cavity and is generally applied to two scenarios.
A hole or defect in an area where there should be intact strong tissue, such as the muscles and fascia of the abdominal wall. An unusually wide opening where there is normally supposed to be a narrow opening, such as in the diaphragm or the pelvis.
The normal pressure inside the abdomen is higher than what is seen in the chest or outside the body, so hernia defects, when present, allow things like a loop of bowel or a piece of omentum (the fatty apron which hangs down from the midportion of the colon) to protrude or “herniate” from inside to locations outside the abdominal cavity. When that occurs the hernia is experienced as a lump under the skin.
What Causes a Hernia to Develop?
There’s a variety of reasons for a hernia to occur. In fact, hernias can even be present at birth if there was abnormal development of the abdominal wall. Hernias can also develop over time in areas of weakness or from excessively high pressures. Some of following conditions are frequently associated with hernias:
- Pregnancy
- Lifting excess weight
- Straining for bowel movement or urination
- Obesity
- Chronic coughing
- Trauma to abdomen
The cause and location of the hernia will determine how the hernia is categorized and how to proceed when treating the condition.
How Does Hernia Surgery Help?
The only effective treatment for abdominal hernias is surgery, and healthy patients can typically expect good outcomes. The surgery will be performed laparoscopically, which means the surgeon will use special instruments and a camera inserted into the abdominal cavity through tiny incisions. Avoiding a large cut to access and repair the defect makes laparoscopic hernia repair minimally invasive, and it requires less downtime than traditional open procedures. The laparoscopic procedure typically utilizes a mesh to strengthen the weak tissue that resulted in the hernia development. This reinforces the repair and reduces the risk of the hernia re-occurring.
Details of the hernia repair will depend on the type of hernia being treated and the severity of the condition. Because these factors are so individual to each patient and to each hernia, specific questions are best answered during an in-office consultation. At that time, questions regarding the length of the procedure, recovery time frame, and post-surgical instructions can be addressed.
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