An incisional hernia forms when tissue pushes through the site of a previous surgical incision, and a recurrent hernia is one that has come back after an earlier repair. These are among the more challenging hernias to fix well — scar tissue, weakened tissue, and prior mesh all complicate the repair. Surgery Group LA's board-certified surgeons repair incisional, recurrent, and complex hernias at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, using mesh reinforcement and robotic techniques where they improve the result. Call (310) 861-7493 to schedule a consultation.
Every repair starts with understanding why the hernia happened — the original operation, the tissue quality, and any prior mesh. Smaller incisional hernias may be repaired laparoscopically or robotically with mesh placed behind the abdominal wall; larger and multiply recurrent defects may need open repair with wide mesh reinforcement, and in selected cases techniques that restore the natural midline of the abdominal wall. The goal is a durable repair that breaks the cycle of recurrence — not just a patch.
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Complex hernia repair at Surgery Group LA is led by Dr. Joshua Ellenhorn, a board-certified surgeon experienced in complex abdominal surgery and robotic repair, with Dr. Jason Cohen. Both operate at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, and both regularly see patients whose hernias have recurred after repairs elsewhere.
If your hernia has come back — especially more than once — the next repair matters most. A careful review of your operative history, imaging, and tissue quality often changes the recommended approach. We are happy to provide a surgical second opinion before you commit to another operation.
Common reasons include repairs done under tension, defects closed without adequate reinforcement, wound-healing problems, infection, smoking, obesity, and heavy strain during early recovery. Recurrent hernias need a different, more considered strategy than the original repair — simply repeating the same operation invites the same result.
Often, yes. Robotic repair is well suited to many incisional and recurrent hernias because it allows precise dissection of scar tissue, closure of the defect, and mesh placement behind the abdominal wall through small incisions. Very large or complicated defects may still be best served by open repair — your surgeon will advise which approach gives the most durable result.
It varies with the size of the repair. Smaller robotic repairs are often outpatient with a return to light activity in days. Larger open reconstructions may involve a short hospital stay and several weeks of restricted lifting while the abdominal wall heals. Protecting the repair during early recovery is a key part of preventing another recurrence.
Consultations take place at 8635 W 3rd St, Suite 880W, Los Angeles, CA 90048, and surgery is performed at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and its affiliated surgical facilities. Call (310) 861-7493 to schedule.
Beverly Hills patients trust Surgery Group LA for expert, compassionate surgical care just minutes from home. Call (310) 861-7493 or request an appointment online, and our team will match you with the right board-certified specialist and verify your insurance before your visit.
