Overview
Providers
Locations
Overview
Hernias form at a tear in the strength layer of the abdominal wall, called fascia. Fascia gives structural support to the muscles and when it is torn, the muscles retreat to where there is fascial support, leaving behind a weakness where a bulge or hernia sac can develop. Damaged or torn fascia requires surgery. Hernias get larger with time, and if left untreated, can entrap internal fat or even parts of your intestine. If the intestine is trapped in the hernia sac, it is called incarceration and requires immediate evaluation at the emergency room. The reason for this is that incarcerated bowels can result in a cut-off blood supply leading to intestinal strangulation, which means the tissue is ischemic or non-viable. Both incarceration and strangulation are indications for emergency surgery. We recommend elective hernia repair for this reason, whenever possible.
Proliance general surgeons can help with a wide variety of hernia conditions:
Abdomen
Large Abdominal Defects
Abdominal wall reconstruction is an open procedure often recommended for large abdominal hernia defects
Abdomen
Epigastric (upper abdominal) Hernia
Open and minimally invasive laparoscopic repair options
ABDOMEN
Umbilical Hernia
Open and minimally invasive laparoscopic repair options
Groin
Inguinal (groin) Hernia
Open and minimally invasive laparoscopic repair options
Repair
Incisional Hernia
Open and minimally invasive laparoscopic repair options
Pregnancy
Post-pregnancy Hernias
Open and minimally invasive laparoscopic repair options
Providers
Providers

Carol J. Cornejo, MD
General Surgery, Breast Surgery
Breast, Abdominal, Hernia, Laparoscopic

Kurt E. Harmon, MD
General Surgery, Anorectal Surgery
Laparoscopic Hernia, Breast, Hemorrhoids

Justin P. Olsen, MD
Minimally Invasive, Colorectal, & General Surgery
Robotic, Abdominal, Anorectal, Hernia
Locations
Locations
Proliance Puyallup Surgeons - General Surgery
1519 3rd Street SE Suite 230
Puyallup, WA 98372-3724
coordinates
Proliance Surgical Specialists of Edmonds
7315 212th Street SW Suite 201
Edmonds, WA 98026-7610
coordinates
Proliance Surgical Specialists at Overlake
1231 116th Ave NE Suite 535
Bellevue, WA 98004-3804