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  Umbilical Hernia (Projection of intestinal contents through defect at navel)
  Treatment goals
 

Block passage of intestinal contents through defect.

  Treatment
 
Place a patch over defect.
  Procedure
 

Laparoscopic umbilical hernia repair

  Length of hospital stay
 
outpatient
  Potential complications
 
SIDE EFFECTS - None. COMPLICATIONS - Injury to tissue caught in the heria. Infection.