Prof. Dr. med. Ferdinand Köckerling
Vivantes Clinic Spandau - Hernia CenterEditorial Contributions
Hernia surgery
Hernia surgery is a branch of visceral surgery, i.e. abdominal surgery. However, this area is becoming increasingly important. This is mainly due to the high number of inguinal hernias, which are by far the most common hernia worldwide. But what is a hernia anyway? Quite simply: a gap or hernia in t...
Read moreTAPP / Transabdominal preperitoneal mesh technique
The TAPP technique (transabdominal preperitoneal patch technique) is a gentle and safe procedure for the removal of inguinal hernias. The minimally invasive procedure is safe and is used very frequently today. Here you will find further information as well as selected TAPP specialists and centers.
Read moreAbdominal wall hernia operation
Abdominal wall hernia surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures in industrialized nations, as this complication occurs in around four percent of people. Men between the ages of 40 and 50 are particularly frequently affected. There is also a congenital form in children, which often also h...
Read moreInguinal hernia operation
An inguinal hernia, also known as an inguinal hernia, is the most common type of hernia: it accounts for around 75 to 80 percent of all hernias. Inguinal hernia surgery is therefore the most common hernia operation.
Read moreUmbilical hernia surgery
An umbilical hernia is a relatively common form of abdominal wall hernia. The hernial orifice here is the area of the navel, which is often a natural weak point in the abdominal wall. An umbilical hernia is treated using various techniques depending on its size and severity. Here you will find furth...
Read moreIncisional hernia surgery
The abdominal wall consists of several layers of muscle and is normally very stable. During abdominal surgery, doctors often cut through deeper, stabilizing muscle layers. Less elastic scar tissue then forms, which reduces the strength of the abdominal wall at this point. This can lead to the develo...
Read moreFemoral hernia surgery
A femoral hernia is one of the most common hernias in women. It mainly affects older women. In rare cases, femoral hernias can also occur in men, for example after a previous inguinal hernia operation.
Read moreDiaphragmatic hernia operation
The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle that separates the chest and abdominal cavities. Its main function is to help with breathing. If there is a diaphragmatic hernia (diaphragmatic hernia or hiatal hernia), organs from the abdominal cavity can slide through the gap in the diaphragm into the chest c...
Read moreAbdominal wall hernia
An epigastric hernia, also known as an epigastric hernia or upper abdominal hernia, is an abdominal wall hernia located on the midline of the upper abdomen between the lower end of the sternum (xiphoid process) and the belly button. Here you will find further information and selected abdominal wall ...
Read moreInguinal hernia
An inguinal hernia is the most common form of hernia. It must always be treated surgically, as otherwise it can lead to serious complications such as intestinal incarceration.You can find further information and qualified inguinal hernia specialists here.
Read moreUmbilical hernia
In an umbilical hernia, also known as an umbilical hernia , tissue escapes through a weak point in the navel and bulges outwards in a spherical shape. An umbilical hernia is not uncommon in children and infants. However, umbilical hernias also occur in adults - albeit far less frequently. An umbilic...
Read moreIncisional hernia
An incisional hernia (incisional hernia) often occurs after open abdominal surgery in the area of the surgical scar. In severe cases, parts of the intestine can become trapped and lead to a life-threatening intestinal obstruction. An incisional hernia is always treated surgically. Here you will find...
Read moreParastomal hernia
A parastomal hernia is a hernia (hernia) that is located next to a stoma (artificial bowel outlet). The hernia sac then swells outwards next to the artificial outlet. Due to the size of the hernial orifice, the resulting parastomal hernia can contain parts of both the large abdominal wall and the in...
Read moreFemoral hernia
A femoral hernia is a hernia comparable to an umbilical or inguinal hernia. In a femoral hernia, parts of the intestines from the abdomen enter the thigh through a gap. The hernia usually causes pain, especially if intestines are trapped in the hernial orifice. Surgery is therefore usually necessary...
Read moreHiatus hernia
A hiatal hernia is when parts of the stomach protrude through an opening in the diaphragm into the chest cavity. Symptoms do not always occur, but in many cases surgery is necessary.Here you will find further information as well as selected diaphragmatic hernia specialists and centers.
Read moreHernia diagnostics
A hernia is primarily diagnosed by asking the patient about their medical history (anamnesis). This is followed by a physical examination. Larger and external hernias in particular can usually be diagnosed quite quickly and easily in this way.Here you will find further information on the examination...
Read moreHernias
In medicine, the term hernia is used to describe a hernia . This is a congenital or acquired gap in the layers of the abdominal wall through which intestines pass. Hernia here means a type of tear in the layers of the abdominal wall. A distinction is made between internal and external hernias. A pre...
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