This is a video of a patient very happy with the results of her two stage abdominal wall reconstruction after strangulated complex ventral hernia with with 25 previews attempts of repair. las repair included wrong mesh in contact with the bowel putting patients life in danger.

Stage 1: Life saving surgery removing infected mesh and resecting damaged bowel restoring intestinal integrity and a very thorough abdominal peritoneal lavage.

Stage 2: Adequate mesh and Adequate procedure for excellent permanent results in hernia repair.

Hernias not only may put your life at risk but also compromise the quality of it preventing you from doing what you love most.

Hernia surgery restores quality of life.

Dr Hector Valenzuela

Doctor Hernia