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UPMC Comprehensive Hernia Center

Our team of skilled surgeons from the UPMC Comprehensive Hernia Center perform a variety of hernia repair procedures. From open, laparoscopic, and robotic techniques – our providers have the surgical treatment option that is right for you.

UPMC in Central Pa. is first in the state to achieve accreditation from Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Network of Excellence in Hernia Surgery, reflecting UPMC’s commitment and high standard delivery of quality patient care and safety.

Contact Us

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the UPMC Comprehensive Hernia Center at 717-988-0044. 

What is a hernia?

A hernia is a bulge caused by tissue pushing through the wall of muscle that's holding it in. Most hernias are abdominal hernias. This means they happen in the belly and groin areas.

You may have a hernia if you can feel a soft lump in your belly or groin or in a scar where you had surgery in the past. The lump may go away when you press on it or lie down. It may be painful, especially when you cough, bend over, or lift something heavy.

Types of hernias include:

This type of hernia occurs when fat pushes through a weak part of the belly wall. It occurs in the middle of the belly between the breastbone and the belly button, or navel. Most of the time, these hernias are small. You can have more than one at a time.

This type of hernia is different from other types of hernias, because it involves the stomach instead of the intestine. It occurs when part of your stomach bulges up through your diaphragm and into your chest. The diaphragm is a sheet of muscle that separates your belly from your chest. You can't feel a hiatal hernia or see a bulge.

This type of hernia occurs in the groin when tissue pushes through a weak spot in the groin muscle.

This type of hernia occurs when tissue bulges from the lower belly into the upper thigh, just below the groin crease. Femoral hernias occur more often in women than in men.

A spigelian hernia in the abdomen in the layer of tissue that separates the two groups of abdominal muscles. 

This type of hernia occurs when intestine, fat, or fluid pushes through a weak spot in the belly. This causes a bulge near the belly button, or navel.

An incisional hernia occurs in the middle of the abdomen and can often occur after surgery in the belly. It can happen months or even years after surgery. Most of the time, it occurs along a vertical (up and down) incision. 

Repairing a Hernia

Our surgeons have a number of techniques to repair your hernia. These techniques can provide you with a number of benefits, including:

  • Adequate repair with low recurrence rate.
  • Minimal postoperative pain and discomfort.
  • Quick return to normal activities.
  • Fewer postoperative complications. 

Our hernia repair techniques include:

  • Open repair
  • Laparoscopic repair
  • Robotic repair 

Hernia repair techniques are chosen to meet your individual needs. Your surgeon will work with you to determine the best procedure for you. 

Locations

Carlisle Surgical Institute
19 Sprint Drive
Suite 3
Carlisle, PA 17015

Phone: 717-713-2100
Fax: 717-713-2101

UPMC Grandview Surgical Associates

225 Grandview Ave., Suite 303
Camp Hill, PA 17011


Phone: 717-761-4141
Fax: 717-761-1456

Carlisle Surgical Institute
2000 Scotland Ave.
Chambersburg, PA

Phone: 717-713-2100
Fax: 717-713-2101

UPMC General Surgery
Located at UPMC Outpatient Center
2201 Brunswick Drive
Suite 2200
Hanover, PA 17331


Phone: 717-316-7165
Fax: 717-316-1611

UPMC General Surgery
401 Allegheny Avenue
Hanover, PA 17331


Phone: 717-630-2844
UPMC Central Pennsylvania Surgical Associates
875 S. Arlington Ave.
Harrisburg, PA 17109


Phone: 717-652-1107
Fax: 717-652-1142

Monday through Friday – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

UPMC Grandview Surgical Associates
2808 Old Post Road, Suite 104
Harrisburg, PA 17110


Phone: 717-761-4141
Fax: 717-761-1456

UPMC Outpatient Center
121 Towne Square Drive Suite 303
Hershey, PA

Phone: 717-761-4141
Fax: 717-761-1456

General Surgery of Lancaster
2170 Noll Drive
Suite 300

Lancaster, PA 17603


Phone: 717-735-9222
Fax: 717-735-3755

Surgical Specialists of Lancaster - UPMC
2101 Embassy Drive
Lancaster, PA 17603


Phone: 717-735-7410
Fax: 717-735-7438

Surgical Specialists of Lancaster - UPMC
1575 Highlands Drive
Suite 200
Lititz, PA 17543


Phone: 717-735-7410
Fax: 717-735-7438

Carlisle Surgical Institute
300 Bretz Drive Suite 100
Newport, PA

Phone: 717-713-2100
Fax: 717-713-2101

Carlisle Surgical Institute
127 Walnut Bottom Rd.
Shippensburg, PA

Phone: 717-713-2100
Fax: 717-713-2101

Leader Surgical Associates-UPMC
Located at Outpatient Services at UPMC Memorial
1703 Innovation Drive
Suite 3136
York, PA 17408

Phone: 717-741-3449
Fax: 717-741-5496


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