Hernia Specialists Vienna – Hernia Surgery & Abdominal Wall Hernias https://www.diehernienspezialisten.at/en/ The Hernia Specialists in Vienna treat inguinal, umbilical, incisional and complex abdominal wall hernias – using open, laparoscopic or robot-assisted techniques. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:23:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.diehernienspezialisten.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Die-Hernienspezialisten-66x66.png Hernia Specialists Vienna – Hernia Surgery & Abdominal Wall Hernias https://www.diehernienspezialisten.at/en/ 32 32 Athletic Extreme Performance After Inguinal Hernia Surgery https://www.diehernienspezialisten.at/en/athletic-extreme-performance-after-inguinal-hernia-surgery/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:35:34 +0000 https://www.diehernienspezialisten.at/athletic-extreme-performance-after-inguinal-hernia-surgery/

We congratulate our patient, Christoph Harreither, who achieved an athletic extreme performance just a few weeks after his successful minimally invasive inguinal hernia surgery. He writes to us:

5 weeks remained until my competition in the jungle of Northern Thailand — an ultramarathon covering 500 kilometers and 25,000 meters of elevation gain nonstop, meaning continuously in one go (day & night).

Returning from training, I discovered the inguinal hernia and searched online for an expert in Vienna. I found OA Dr. Viktor Frieders-Justin, contacted him via mobile phone, and immediately received an appointment.

The decision for surgery was made after his thorough examination and a brief consultation. His expert diagnosis, professional healing prognosis, and risk assessment formed the basis for this decision. The surgery took place after just a few days. Many believed that my plan to start this race was unrealistic. I trusted the statements and assessments of Dr. Frieders-Justin. Four weeks after surgery, I stood at the starting line. I completed the race without limitations. What support, thank you very much!!

We are pleased that we could contribute to the successful competition and take our hat off to this incredible achievement.

Non-stop in the middle of the jungle: ultrarunner Christoph Harreither
]]> Robotics sets new standards in hernia surgery https://www.diehernienspezialisten.at/en/robotics-sets-new-standards-in-hernia-surgery/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:30:34 +0000 https://www.diehernienspezialisten.at/robotics-sets-new-standards-in-hernia-surgery/

Robot-assisted surgery fundamentally changes the treatment of hernias: more precise procedures, smaller incisions, and faster recovery for patients. In the video, Dr. Benjamin Glaser explains how modern robotics is revolutionizing the standard in hernia surgery.

]]> Innovative therapy: faster recovery and less pain https://www.diehernienspezialisten.at/en/innovative-therapy-faster-recovery-and-less-pain/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:56:32 +0000 https://www.diehernienspezialisten.at/innovative-therapy-faster-recovery-and-less-pain/

A patient at Klinik Donaustadt describes his impressive recovery journey after an innovative hernia treatment. For a long time, he suffered from the physical and emotional strain of a massive incisional hernia that made his abdomen look as if he were nine months pregnant. Thanks to the expertise of the hernia specialists and minimally invasive surgery, he was able to regain his quality of life. This success story shows how advanced techniques can offer hope and healing.

You can find more information in the article:

]]> Minimally invasive treatment for a massive incisional hernia: a first at Klinik Donaustadt https://www.diehernienspezialisten.at/en/minimally-invasive-treatment-for-a-massive-incisional-hernia-a-first-at-klinik-donaustadt/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:36:38 +0000 https://www.diehernienspezialisten.at/minimally-invasive-treatment-for-a-massive-incisional-hernia-a-first-at-klinik-donaustadt/

The hernia specialists at Klinik Donaustadt have expanded the treatment options for particularly large and complex incisional hernias by using state-of-the-art technologies and specialised surgical techniques. This success underscores Klinik Donaustadt’s pioneering role in the field of hernia surgery.

“The gap in the abdominal wall was so large that we would have had to open the entire abdomen as part of major surgery,” explains Dr Viktor Frieders-Justin. “That involves certain risks, a longer hospital stay and significant pain,” adds Dr Benjamin Glaser. However, the two hernia specialists at Klinik Donaustadt were the first within the Vienna Health Network to combine two methods that enable a minimally invasive procedure for a hernia of this size.

“First, we injected Botox into the lateral abdominal wall muscles. This makes the abdominal wall softer and easier to close. We were then able to use the most advanced surgical technique, namely robot-assisted surgery,” says Dr Benjamin Glaser. The advantages of a procedure using the Da Vinci surgical robot: the smaller incisions massively reduce the risk of wound infection, patients have less pain and recover faster.

Further information can be found in the media reports:
• ots.at
• krone.at

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