Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

herniorrhaphy

noun

/ˌhɜːr.ni.ˈɔːr.ə.fi/

Definition

A surgical procedure for repairing a hernia.

Examples

After the diagnosis, the doctor recommended herniorrhaphy to correct the abdominal hernia.
Herniorrhaphy can be performed using traditional open surgery or minimally invasive techniques.
Recovery from herniorrhaphy typically involves a short hospital stay and follow-up care.

Meaning

Herniorrhaphy is the operation performed to fix a hernia, which occurs when an organ pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place.