Complex Hernia Repair

Intermountain Health offers expert care for individuals facing the challenges of complex hernia conditions. Avenues Specialty Clinic offers a multidisciplinary team of specialists, utilizing the latest treatments and innovative techniques to address even the most intricate hernia cases. Our commitment to collaboration ensures seamless integration of expertise across various medical disciplines, all aimed at delivering the best outcomes for our patients.

Whether you’re seeking care nearby or traveling from across the intermountain west, including Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Nevada, or Arizona, Avenues Specialty Clinic is here to provide high-quality, compassionate care tailored to your unique needs. Together, we’ll help you reclaim your health and return to the life you love.

Most routine hernias are effectively managed by general surgeons without specialization in hernia care or abdominal wall diseases. However, some patients may benefit from the expertise of a specialist. Situations where specialized care is recommended include:

• Hernias located in atypical areas of the body (e.g., away from the middle of the abdomen).
• Hernias that have failed previous repair attempts.
• Parastomal hernias (i.e., hernias around a stoma or ostomy).
• Large hernias.

If you are unsure whether you need to see a specialist, you can always confirm with your primary care provider. They can assess your case and determine if a referral to a surgeon specialized in hernia repairs and abdominal wall reconstruction would be beneficial.

For more information about hernias and advanced surgical options, explore our resources and learn how our team can support you in achieving a successful recovery.

At the Avenues Specialty Clinic, we treat the full range of complex hernia conditions:

• Ventral hernias: Hernias that occur in the abdominal wall.
• Incisional hernias: Hernias that develop at the site of a previous surgical incision.
• Recurrent (reoccurring/previously repaired) hernias: Hernias that return after previous surgical repair.
• Inguinal hernias (e.g. groin hernias): Hernias located in the groin area.
• Umbilical hernias (e.g. belly button hernias): Hernias that occur near the belly button.
• Spigelian hernias: Hernias that occur along the edge of the rectus abdominis muscle.
• Lumbar hernias: Hernias that occur in the lumbar region of the back.
• Obturator hernias: Rare hernias that occur through the obturator foramen in the pelvic bone.
• Femoral hernias: Hernias that occur just below the inguinal ligament.
• Flank hernias: Hernias that occur on the side of the abdominal wall.
• Parastomal hernias (e.g. hernias around an ostomy): Hernias that develop around a stoma.
• Athletic pubalgia (e.g. sports hernias): Chronic groin pain often experienced by athletes.
• Rectus diastasis: Separation of the rectus abdominis muscles.
• Diaphragmatic hernias (e.g. Morgagni hernias): Hernias that occur through the diaphragm.
• Mesh infections and other complications related to mesh: Infections or complications arising from surgical mesh used in hernia repairs.
• Chronic groin or abdominal wall pain after hernia surgery: Persistent pain following hernia surgery.

• Open and minimally invasive (e.g. laparoscopic, robotic) hernia surgery: Advanced surgical techniques for hernia repair.
• Ventral/incisional hernia repair: Surgical repair of ventral and incisional hernias.
• Inguinal hernia repair: Surgical repair of inguinal hernias.
• Parastomal hernia repair: Surgical repair of hernias around a stoma.
• Recurrent (reoccurring/previously repaired) hernia repair: Surgical repair of recurrent hernias.
• Component separation (posterior rectus sheath release [Rives-Stoppa], transversus abdominus release [TAR], external oblique release): Techniques to repair complex hernias.
• Totally extraperitoneal hernia repair: A minimally invasive technique for hernia repair.
• Subcutaneous onlay laparoscopic approach (SCOLA) repair of diastasis recti: Minimally invasive repair of rectus diastasis.
• Non-mesh hernia repair (e.g. suture only repair, Shouldice inguinal hernia repair): Hernia repair without the use of mesh.
• Mesh excision: Removal of surgical mesh.
• Nerve injections and/or nerve resection for chronic pain after hernia surgery: Treatments for chronic pain following hernia surgery.
• Sports hernia (athletic pubalgia) repair: Surgical repair of sports hernias.
• Hernia repair under minimal anesthesia: Hernia repair with minimal anesthesia.

We collaborate with referring providers to ensure exceptional care for patients. At Avenues Specialty Clinic, our team of Complex Hernia Repair experts are dedicated to supporting you and your patients in every step of the referral process.

For providers within Intermountain Health Medical Group or Affiliated Providers, referrals can be seamlessly made by:

1. Searching for "Avenues Specialty Clinic and Hernia" in Intermountain Health’s EMR system.
2. Proceed with the referral directly for a smooth and efficient process.
3. Alternatively, if you prefer, feel free to contact our main clinic line (801)-408-7660, and our team will gladly assist in coordinating a successful referral. 

We are committed to building a strong partnership with you to deliver the highest standard of care to our shared patients.

Let us work together to achieve exceptional outcomes and support healthier lives.

We look forward to partnering with you!