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style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:105% !important;max-width:105% !important;margin-left: calc(-5% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.75%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.75%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.75%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.75%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#051529;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:30px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);margin:0;text-transform:var(--awb-typography1-text-transform);font-size:1em;--fontSize:30;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">Dear patients,<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p>Welcome to Hernia Specialists Vienna \u2013 your experts for modern hernia surgery.<\/p>\n<p>We are Dr. Viktor Frieders-Justin and Dr. Benjamin Glaser \u2013 board-certified specialists in general and visceral surgery with a long-standing focus on abdominal wall hernias. As hernia specialists in Vienna, we offer you the full spectrum of modern hernia surgery: from inguinal hernias to incisional and umbilical hernias, through to complex abdominal wall reconstructions \u2013 minimally invasive, robot-assisted, or open, depending on what is best for you. <\/p>\n<p>We stand behind the quality of our work with our name \u2013 and with the quality seal of the German Hernia Society (DHG).<\/p>\n<p>We invite you to learn more about us and the possibilities of personalised hernia care. Your health matters to us, and we look forward to welcoming you to our practice at Kaiserstra\u00dfe 26, 1070 Vienna. <\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Merriweather; font-style: italic; color: var(--awb-color3); font-size: 16px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Merriweather\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"italic\">\u201cStrong abdominal walls are our passion.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat; font-weight: 600;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Montserrat\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"600\">Dr. Viktor Frieders-Justin &amp; Dr. Benjamin Glaser, Hernia Specialists, Vienna<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" 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style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-11 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"824\" height=\"568\" title=\"Hernia-v2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hernie-v2.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hernie-v2.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-2547\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27824%27%20height%3D%27568%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20824%20568%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27824%27%20height%3D%27568%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hernie-v2-200x138.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hernie-v2-400x276.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hernie-v2-600x414.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hernie-v2-800x551.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hernie-v2.jpg 824w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p>A hernia occurs when abdominal contents (e.g., bowel or fatty tissue) protrude through a weak spot in the surrounding abdominal wall musculature. This often results in a visible bulge or swelling that may become larger with pressure or exertion. <\/p>\n<p>The most common type is the inguinal hernia (groin hernia), followed by incisional hernias after previous surgeries and hernias of the anterior abdominal wall (umbilical hernia, epigastric hernia). Hernias can occur in various areas of the body and may be congenital or develop over time due to muscle weakness, aging, or physical strain.  <\/p>\n<p>Typical symptoms include a feeling of pressure or pain in the affected area, a palpable bulge, and an increase in discomfort when coughing, straining, or lifting.<\/p>\n<p>Hernias are often uncomfortable, but usually not immediately dangerous.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-13 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-z-index:200;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:-27px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.75%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.75%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.75%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.75%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:33px;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p>However, in rare cases, bowel or fatty tissue can become trapped \u2013 a condition known as incarceration. This is a medical emergency requiring immediate presentation to a hospital emergency department. Signs of incarceration include sudden severe pain, hardening of the hernia, and redness or warmth of the overlying skin.  <\/p>\n<p>Hernias are primarily treated surgically, but in selected cases conservative (i.e., non-surgical) management may also be an option. This depends on factors such as the size of the hernia, symptoms, and individual health status. Whether surgery is necessary in your case and which approach is most suitable will become clear in the course of a thorough history-taking and physical examination.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-12 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1018\" height=\"1032\" title=\"Palpation\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Abtasten.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Abtasten.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-2548\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271018%27%20height%3D%271032%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201018%201032%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271018%27%20height%3D%271032%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Abtasten-200x203.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Abtasten-400x406.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Abtasten-600x608.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Abtasten-800x811.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Abtasten.jpg 1018w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:12px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-color5);border-color:var(--awb-color5);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" 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fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:105% !important;max-width:105% !important;margin-left: calc(-5% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-14 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.75%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.75%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.75%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.75%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:7px;width:100%;max-width:20%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#575756;border-color:#575756;border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-margin-bottom:14px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:40px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:40;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">Types of Hernias and Their Treatment<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:26px;width:100%;max-width:20%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#575756;border-color:#575756;border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-15 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-small-visibility\" style=\"--awb-z-index:100;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.75%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.75%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.75%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.75%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-16 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:-15px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.75%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.75%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.75%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.75%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontsize: 16; line-height: 1.2; --minfontsize: 16;\" data-fontsize=\"16\" data-lineheight=\"19.2px\">Inguinal hernia \/ Groin hernia<\/h3>\n<p>An <strong>inguinal hernia<\/strong> <span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.21px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">\u2013 also known as a groin hernia \u2013 is the most common type of abdominal wall hernia and usually presents as a visible swelling or bulge in the groin area. Inguinal hernias affect men more frequently than women but can occur at any age.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p>Inguinal hernias usually require surgical treatment. Depending on the findings and your preferences, we use the following methods: <\/p>\n<p><strong>Open techniques:<\/strong><br>\nThe operation is performed through an incision of approximately 6 cm in the groin. In most cases, a synthetic mesh is used to reinforce the abdominal wall (Lichtenstein repair). In selected cases, the inguinal hernia can also be repaired without mesh using a multilayer suture technique (Shouldice repair). We primarily choose open techniques when a minimally invasive approach is not possible or not desired \u2013 for example due to previous abdominal surgery. For patients who wish to avoid general anaesthesia for medical or personal reasons, we also offer this procedure under local anaesthesia.    <\/p>\n<p><strong>Minimally invasive techniques:<\/strong><br>\nThe standard procedure for inguinal hernias is minimally invasive repair using a synthetic mesh. We perform the so-called TAPP (Transabdominal Preperitoneal Plasty) technique: the hernia is approached laparoscopically through the abdominal cavity, which is inflated with CO\u2082, and the operation is carried out through three small incisions measuring 5\u201312 mm. The mesh is placed preperitoneally \u2013 between the peritoneum and the abdominal musculature. The advantages include faster recovery, less pain, and fewer wound healing complications. In selected cases, we also use the Da Vinci Xi surgical robot.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontsize: 16; line-height: 1.2; --minfontsize: 16;\" data-fontsize=\"16\" data-lineheight=\"19.2px\">Anterior abdominal wall hernias \/ Ventral hernias (Umbilical hernia &amp; Epigastric hernia)<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Umbilical hernias<\/strong> <span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.21px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">and epigastric hernias are among the most common hernias of the anterior abdominal wall. An umbilical hernia develops in the area of the navel \u2013 a natural weak point of the abdominal wall. An <b>epigastric hernia<\/b> occurs along the midline between the navel and the breastbone. If symptoms occur, surgery is the treatment of choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Open surgical techniques:<\/strong><br>\nThe incision is made directly over the hernia site. Small hernias of up to 1 cm are closed with a slowly absorbable suture. Larger hernias are reinforced with a synthetic mesh in accordance with current guidelines to minimise the risk of recurrence. We offer well-established techniques of preperitoneal mesh placement (PUMP) and retromuscular mesh placement (MILOS), both characterised by particularly small skin incisions.   <\/p>\n<p><strong>Minimally invasive techniques:<\/strong><br>\nFor larger hernias, mesh repair can also be performed using a minimally invasive approach. Through several small incisions of approximately 10 mm, the hernia defect is closed from the inside and a mesh is placed either preperitoneally or retromuscularly. These techniques include laparoscopic procedures (eMILOS, eTEP) as well as robot-assisted operations (ventral TAPP, TARUP).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-17 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:-15px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.75%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.75%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-margin-top-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.75%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.75%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-margin-top-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p>This allows the abdominal wall to be reinforced in a particularly gentle way using very large meshes. Which method is suitable for you depends on the type and size of the hernia, as well as your personal preferences and overall health \u2013 this is something we will discuss together at our practice in Vienna. <\/p>\n<h3 class style=\"--fontsize: 16; line-height: 1.2; --minfontsize: 16;\" data-fontsize=\"16\" data-lineheight=\"19.2px\">Incisional hernias<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Incisional hernias<\/strong> <span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.21px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">develop as a late consequence of abdominal surgery when a new hernia forms in the area of a previous abdominal wall incision. They can become very large and, according to current guidelines, usually require mesh repair.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>As with ventral hernias, treatment can be performed using either an open or minimally invasive approach. In the case of large hernias with a defect larger than 8 cm, preoperative preparation of the abdominal wall \u2013 for example with targeted injections \u2013 may be necessary. In complex cases, additional procedures such as component separation (partial release of the lateral abdominal wall muscles) may be required. When appropriate, we also use the Da Vinci Xi surgical robot. Incisional hernias are one of our main areas of expertise \u2013 especially in complex or previously operated cases, we are your specialist in Vienna.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div>\n<h3 class style=\"--fontsize: 16; line-height: 1.2; --minfontsize: 16;\" data-fontsize=\"16\" data-lineheight=\"19.2px\">Rectus Diastasis<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Rectus diastasis<\/strong> <span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.21px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">\u2013 also known as abdominal muscle separation or diastasis of the rectus muscles \u2013 describes the separation of the straight abdominal muscles (musculi recti abdominis) along the midline (linea alba). It commonly occurs during or after pregnancy, but may also develop with age or increasing abdominal girth.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-13 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1012\" height=\"900\" title=\"OP\u20111\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OP.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OP.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-2549\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271012%27%20height%3D%27900%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201012%20900%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271012%27%20height%3D%27900%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OP-200x178.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OP-400x356.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OP-600x534.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OP-800x711.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OP.jpg 1012w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p>Typical symptoms include a visible bulge in the center of the abdomen \u2013 particularly when the abdominal muscles are tensed \u2013 and in some cases back pain or a general feeling of weakness in the abdominal wall.<\/p>\n<p>Treatment begins with physiotherapy to strengthen the abdominal musculature. Surgery is only considered after a trial of conservative treatment or in cases of significant physical impairment. If rectus diastasis is combined with a hernia, we recommend simultaneous mesh reinforcement of the entire anterior abdominal wall \u2013 as rectus diastasis is considered a risk factor for further hernias.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:12px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-color5);border-color:var(--awb-color5);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-padding-top-medium:0px;--awb-padding-right-small:11px;--awb-padding-left-small:11px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1365px;margin-left: calc(-5% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-z-index:200;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:120px;--awb-padding-left:90px;--awb-padding-right-medium:90px;--awb-padding-left-medium:60px;--awb-padding-right-small:30px;--awb-padding-left-small:30px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:105px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:105px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:105px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:105px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:105% !important;max-width:105% !important;margin-left: calc(-5% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-18 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:7px;width:100%;max-width:10%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#575756;border-color:#575756;border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-margin-bottom:14px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:40px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:40;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">State-of-the-Art Surgical Methods \u2013 Da Vinci Xi Surgical Robot<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:48px;width:100%;max-width:10%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#575756;border-color:#575756;border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-19 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-large-visibility\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:7px;width:100%;max-width:20%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#575756;border-color:#575756;border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-margin-bottom:14px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:40px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:40;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">State-of-the-Art Surgical Methods \u2013 Da Vinci Xi Surgical Robot<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:48px;width:100%;max-width:20%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#575756;border-color:#575756;border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-20 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-z-index:200;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:-27px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.75%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.75%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.75%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.75%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-margin-right:-9px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p>The Da Vinci Xi surgical robot represents the next generation of minimally invasive hernia surgery. Thanks to its high-definition 3D camera system and instruments with seven degrees of freedom, it enables procedures with a level of precision that cannot be achieved with conventional laparoscopic methods \u2013 allowing us to perform even complex hernia repairs minimally invasively that previously required large open incisions. <\/p>\n<p>We are both certified in the Da Vinci Xi and have together completed over 320 robot-assisted procedures. We use the Da Vinci Xi at Klinik Donaustadt for both major abdominal surgeries and specialized hernia operations \u2013 including large incisional hernias, complex ventral hernias, and selected inguinal hernias. At the Wiener Privatklinik \u2013 Vienna Private Clinic (WPK), we additionally have access to the Da Vinci X.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-21 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-z-index:200;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:-27px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.75%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.75%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.75%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.75%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:33px;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-margin-right:-9px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.21px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">Not every hernia procedure requires robotic assistance. Whether we operate using a robot, laparoscopically, or open is decided together with you \u2013 individually, based on your findings, your preferences, and our experience. Our goal is always the safest and least invasive approach for you.  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-margin-left:-8px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-14 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1245\" height=\"1104\" title=\"Da-Vinci-Xi-Surgical-Robot\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271245%27%20height%3D%271104%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201245%201104%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271245%27%20height%3D%271104%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Da-Vinci-Xi-Operationsroboter.webp\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-2550\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:12px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-color5);border-color:var(--awb-color5);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-11 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-padding-top-medium:0px;--awb-padding-right-small:11px;--awb-padding-left-small:11px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1365px;margin-left: calc(-5% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-z-index:200;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:120px;--awb-padding-bottom:45px;--awb-padding-left:90px;--awb-padding-right-medium:90px;--awb-padding-left-medium:60px;--awb-padding-right-small:30px;--awb-padding-left-small:30px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:105px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:105px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:105px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:105px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:105% !important;max-width:105% !important;margin-left: calc(-5% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-22 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-small-visibility\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:7px;width:100%;max-width:10%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#575756;border-color:#575756;border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-margin-bottom:14px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:40px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:40;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">When Should a Hernia Be Operated On?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:48px;width:100%;max-width:10%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#575756;border-color:#575756;border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-23 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:7px;width:100%;max-width:20%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#575756;border-color:#575756;border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-margin-bottom:14px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:40px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:40;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">When Should a Hernia Be Operated On?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:48px;width:100%;max-width:20%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#575756;border-color:#575756;border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-24 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-z-index:200;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:-27px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.75%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.75%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.75%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.75%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-margin-right:-9px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p>Whether a hernia should be operated on depends on various factors \u2013 and is always an individual decision that we make together with you. Surgery should be considered when: <\/p>\n<ul class=\"custom-list\">\n<li>Symptoms such as pain, pressure, or other discomfort are present.<\/li>\n<li>The hernia is growing or has already reached a relevant size \u2013 in this case we recommend prompt evaluation.<\/li>\n<li>The hernia affects quality of life or limits everyday activities.<\/li>\n<li>Aesthetic concerns: in some cases, the decision to undergo surgery may also be made for aesthetic reasons if the hernia is perceived as unsightly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A medical emergency exists when bowel or fatty tissue becomes trapped in the hernia \u2013 a condition known as incarceration. Signs include sudden severe pain, hardening of the hernia, redness or warmth of the overlying skin, and in some cases nausea or vomiting. If this applies to you, please go to a hospital emergency department immediately \u2013 do not hesitate.  <\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, every decision about whether and how to operate is individual. What is particularly important to us: we will also advise you honestly and directly if surgery is, in our view, not the right course of action. After thorough examination at our practice in Vienna, we are happy to discuss all treatment options and find the best approach together with you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-25 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-z-index:200;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:-27px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.75%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.75%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.75%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.75%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" 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data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OP-2.webp\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-2551\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-12 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-min-height:11px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><\/div><\/div><div id=\"general-surgery\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-13 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-padding-top-medium:0px;--awb-padding-right-small:11px;--awb-padding-left-small:11px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1365px;margin-left: calc(-5% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-z-index:200;--awb-padding-top:57px;--awb-padding-right:120px;--awb-padding-bottom:45px;--awb-padding-left:90px;--awb-padding-right-medium:90px;--awb-padding-left-medium:60px;--awb-padding-right-small:30px;--awb-padding-left-small:30px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:105px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:105px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:105px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:105px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:105% !important;max-width:105% !important;margin-left: calc(-5% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-26 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-small-visibility\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#051529;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;letter-spacing:0.04em;text-transform:uppercase;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">General Surgery \u2013 More Than Hernia Specialists<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:7px;width:100%;max-width:10%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#575756;border-color:#575756;border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-13 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-margin-bottom:14px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:40px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:40;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">More Than Hernia Specialists.<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:33px;width:100%;max-width:10%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#575756;border-color:#575756;border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-27 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-14 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#051529;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;letter-spacing:0.04em;text-transform:uppercase;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">general-surgery<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:7px;width:100%;max-width:20%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#575756;border-color:#575756;border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-15 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-margin-bottom:14px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:40px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:40;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">More Than Hernia Specialists.<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:33px;width:100%;max-width:20%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#575756;border-color:#575756;border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-28 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-z-index:200;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:-27px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.75%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.75%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.75%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.75%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-margin-right:-9px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p>As board-certified specialists in general and visceral surgery with many years of experience at Klinik Donaustadt, we treat a range of surgical conditions beyond our specialization in hernias.<\/p>\n<p>Our additional services include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"custom-list\">\n<li>Gallstones \u2013 diagnosis and surgical treatment (cholecystectomy)<\/li>\n<li>Diverticulosis and diverticulitis \u2013 inflammation and outpouchings of the colon<\/li>\n<li>Malignancies of the colon \u2013 diagnosis and surgical treatment of colorectal cancer<\/li>\n<li>Endoscopic evaluation \u2013 gastroscopy (upper GI endoscopy) and colonoscopy (lower GI endoscopy)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Patients with oncological conditions are treated in close cooperation with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medino.at\/onko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Medino Onko Health Centre<\/a> (Auerspergstra\u00dfe 6, 1010 Vienna)<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontsize: 16; line-height: 1.2; --minfontsize: 16;\" data-fontsize=\"16\" data-lineheight=\"19.2px\">Second Opinions<\/h3>\n<p>When facing important surgical decisions, it is worth considering all available information \u2013 a second opinion can be decisive. Our many years of experience as specialists at one of Vienna\u2019s largest hospitals allows us to offer you an independent and comprehensive assessment in nearly all areas of visceral surgery. <\/p>\n<p><strong>A second opinion with us offers you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"custom-list\">\n<li>Security: Gain confidence in your treatment plan through an independent review.<\/li>\n<li>Alternative perspectives: Receive different viewpoints and treatment options for your individual situation.<\/li>\n<li>Decision-making: Make informed decisions based on a broad spectrum of medical knowledge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-29 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-z-index:200;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:-27px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.75%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.75%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.75%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.75%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-margin-left:-8px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-16 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"885\" height=\"1365\" title=\"Dr-Benjamin-Glaser-and-Dr-Viktor-Justin\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27885%27%20height%3D%271365%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20885%201365%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27885%27%20height%3D%271365%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Dr-Benjamin-Glaser-und-Dr-Viktor-Justin.webp\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-2552\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-14 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-min-height:11px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><\/div><\/div><div id=\"about-us\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-15 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-padding-top-medium:0px;--awb-padding-right-small:11px;--awb-padding-left-small:11px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1365px;margin-left: calc(-5% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-z-index:200;--awb-padding-top:57px;--awb-padding-right:120px;--awb-padding-left:90px;--awb-padding-right-medium:90px;--awb-padding-left-medium:60px;--awb-padding-right-small:30px;--awb-padding-left-small:30px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:105px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:105px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:105px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:105px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:105% !important;max-width:105% !important;margin-left: calc(-5% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-30 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-small-visibility\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-16 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#051529;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;letter-spacing:0.04em;text-transform:uppercase;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">The Hernia Specialists \u2013 Team &amp; Biographies<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:7px;width:100%;max-width:10%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#575756;border-color:#575756;border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-17 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-margin-bottom:14px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:40px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:40;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">Strong Abdominal Walls Are Our Passion<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:33px;width:100%;max-width:10%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#575756;border-color:#575756;border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-31 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-18 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#051529;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;letter-spacing:0.04em;text-transform:uppercase;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">The Hernia Specialists<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:7px;width:100%;max-width:20%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#575756;border-color:#575756;border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-19 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-margin-bottom:14px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:40px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:40;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">Strong Abdominal Walls Are Our Passion<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:33px;width:100%;max-width:20%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#575756;border-color:#575756;border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-32 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-z-index:200;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:-27px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.75%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.75%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.75%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.75%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"text-align:right;--awb-mask-url: url(https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mask-circle.svg);--awb-margin-bottom:-18px;--awb-max-width:155px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-17 hover-type-none has-mask\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"434\" height=\"434\" title=\"Dr-Benjamin-Glaser\u20112\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Dr-Benjamin-Glaser-2.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Dr-Benjamin-Glaser-2.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-2553\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27434%27%20height%3D%27434%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20434%20434%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27434%27%20height%3D%27434%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Dr-Benjamin-Glaser-2-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Dr-Benjamin-Glaser-2-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Dr-Benjamin-Glaser-2.jpg 434w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 434px\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-margin-right:-9px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p><strong>Dr. Benjamin Glaser<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I was born in Vienna and spent most of my childhood in Donaustadt, where I also attended school. After completing lower secondary education, I decided to attend a higher technical school, which I graduated from with distinction. It was only during my civilian service with the Red Cross that I discovered my passion for medicine, leading me to study human medicine at the Medical University of Vienna. Since I had always enjoyed practical work since childhood and was often said to have a particular manual dexterity, the decision to pursue surgery felt like a natural path for me. After completing my basic medical training, I began my specialist training in surgery at the surgical department of Klinik Donaustadt, where I have continued to work as a specialist surgeon since completing my training. In my free time, I enjoy working on my house, spending relaxing time with my wife and children, or advocating for improved healthcare and better working conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-33 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-z-index:200;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:-27px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.75%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.75%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.75%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.75%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"text-align:right;--awb-mask-url: url(https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mask-circle.svg);--awb-margin-bottom:-18px;--awb-max-width:155px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-18 hover-type-none has-mask\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"434\" height=\"434\" title=\"Dr-Viktor-Justin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Dr-Viktor-Justin.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Dr-Viktor-Justin.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-2554\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27434%27%20height%3D%27434%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20434%20434%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27434%27%20height%3D%27434%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Dr-Viktor-Justin-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Dr-Viktor-Justin-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Dr-Viktor-Justin.jpg 434w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 434px\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-margin-right:-9px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p><strong>Dr. Viktor Frieders-Justin<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Born and raised in Styria, I initially considered studying law or political science. Toward the end of high school, I chose medicine at the Medical University of Graz \u2013 inspired in part by the grateful patients I met through my grandfather, himself a surgeon. During my studies, anatomy and surgery fascinated me above all else, laying the foundation for my further career. After graduating, I made the move to Vienna, gaining my first clinical experience at St. Elisabeth Hospital. I completed my surgical specialization at Klinik Donaustadt, where I continue to practice as a consultant surgeon. The immediate help we can almost always provide to our patients is, for me, the most rewarding and fulfilling aspect of our field.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-34 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:-20px;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-dotted\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#6d6d6d;border-color:#6d6d6d;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-margin-right:-9px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p>Early in our careers, we both focused on the specialized field of hernia surgery. Together, we introduced new minimally invasive surgical techniques at Donaustadt Clinic and successfully established the Herniamed quality assurance program. As a result, we were awarded the quality seal of the German Hernia Society. Shortly after the introduction of the robotic system at Donaustadt Clinic, we both became certified in robotic-assisted surgery, allowing us to further expand the spectrum of hernia care. Together, we perform around 200 hernia surgeries each year \u2013 ranging from simple inguinal hernias to complex abdominal wall reconstructions. Continuous education, as well as critically reviewing and improving our own treatment methods, are essential building blocks for successful treatment.     <\/p>\n<p><b>We are proud to use our expertise and experience every day to help people with abdominal wall hernias \u2013 because we are passionate about strong abdominal walls.<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Merriweather; font-style: italic; color: var(--awb-color3); font-size: 16px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Merriweather\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"italic\">Strong Abdominal Walls Are Our Passion<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:18px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-color5);border-color:var(--awb-color5);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-16 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-padding-top-medium:0px;--awb-padding-right-small:11px;--awb-padding-left-small:11px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1365px;margin-left: calc(-5% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-z-index:200;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:120px;--awb-padding-left:90px;--awb-padding-right-medium:90px;--awb-padding-left-medium:60px;--awb-padding-right-small:30px;--awb-padding-left-small:30px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:105px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:105px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:105px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:105px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:105% !important;max-width:105% !important;margin-left: calc(-5% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-35 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-small-visibility\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:7px;width:100%;max-width:10%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#575756;border-color:#575756;border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-20 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-margin-bottom:14px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:40px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:40;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">Why Specialization?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:48px;width:100%;max-width:10%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#575756;border-color:#575756;border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-36 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:7px;width:100%;max-width:20%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#575756;border-color:#575756;border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-21 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-margin-bottom:14px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:40px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:40;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">Why Specialization?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:48px;width:100%;max-width:20%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#575756;border-color:#575756;border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-37 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-z-index:200;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:-27px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.75%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.75%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.75%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.75%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-margin-right:-9px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p>Hernia surgery has evolved rapidly over the past decades \u2013 with a wide range of sometimes highly complex surgical techniques that require in-depth expertise and regular practice. Our specialization in hernias allows us to offer the full spectrum of modern hernia surgery \u2013 from simple inguinal hernias to complex abdominal wall reconstruction. <\/p>\n<p>Thanks to our many years of experience and around 200 hernia operations per year, we are able to provide you with a well-founded understanding of all the advantages and disadvantages of surgery. What is particularly important to us: we also give honest advice when surgery is not the right option. A well-coordinated, specialized team means greater safety for you, shorter procedures, and demonstrably better outcomes.  <\/p>\n<p>Our follow-up care is carried out in a structured manner as part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herniamed.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Herniamed quality assurance study<\/a> \u2013 with follow-up examinations after one, five, and ten years. This allows us to continuously monitor our long-term outcomes and consistently improve the quality of our treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-38 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-z-index:200;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:-27px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.75%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.75%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.75%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.75%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-margin-left:-8px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-19 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1108\" height=\"1188\" title=\"Dr-Benjamin-Glaser-and-Dr-Viktor-Justin_Photo-No\u20112\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271108%27%20height%3D%271188%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201108%201188%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271108%27%20height%3D%271188%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Dr-Benjamin-Glaser-und-Dr-Viktor-Justin_Foto-Nr-2.webp\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-2555\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:12px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-color5);border-color:var(--awb-color5);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"hernias-and-conditions\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-17 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-padding-top-medium:0px;--awb-padding-right-small:11px;--awb-padding-left-small:11px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1365px;margin-left: calc(-5% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-z-index:200;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:120px;--awb-padding-left:90px;--awb-padding-right-medium:30px;--awb-padding-left-medium:60px;--awb-padding-right-small:30px;--awb-padding-left-small:30px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:105px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:105px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:105px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:105px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:105% !important;max-width:105% !important;margin-left: calc(-5% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-39 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.75%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.75%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.75%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.75%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:7px;width:100%;max-width:20%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#575756;border-color:#575756;border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-22 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:14px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:40px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:40;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">Herniamed \u2013 Proven Quality<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:38px;width:100%;max-width:20%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#575756;border-color:#575756;border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-margin-right:-9px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p>Herniamed is an international quality registry for hernia surgery that systematically collects, analyzes, and documents surgical data. It supports surgeons in monitoring their outcomes, making evidence-based decisions, and benefiting from the experience of a worldwide network of hernia specialists. <\/p>\n<p>As a certified member of the Herniamed network, we register all our procedures and follow up with our patients systematically \u2013 at one, five, and ten years. This allows us not only to continuously review our own quality, but also to actively contribute to the advancement of knowledge in hernia surgery. <\/p>\n<p>For our commitment to quality assurance, we have been awarded the DHG Quality Seal \u201cCertified Hernia Surgery\u201d by the German Hernia Society (DHG) \u2013 the first level of official certification by the leading professional society for hernia surgery in the German-speaking world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-40 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.75%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.75%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.75%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.75%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:50px;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-margin-left:-8px;--awb-max-width:150px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-20 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"799\" title=\"DHG-Seal\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DHG-Siegel.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DHG-Siegel.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-2556\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27799%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20800%20799%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27799%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DHG-Siegel-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DHG-Siegel-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DHG-Siegel-600x599.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DHG-Siegel.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-margin-top:40px;--awb-margin-left:-8px;--awb-max-width:300px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-21 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1811\" height=\"2560\" title=\"Certificate_Herniamed-Seal\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271811%27%20height%3D%272560%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201811%202560%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271811%27%20height%3D%272560%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Zertifikat_Herniamed-Siegel.webp\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-2557\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:12px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-color5);border-color:var(--awb-color5);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-18 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-padding-top-medium:0px;--awb-padding-right-small:11px;--awb-padding-left-small:11px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1365px;margin-left: calc(-5% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-z-index:200;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:120px;--awb-padding-bottom:45px;--awb-padding-left:90px;--awb-padding-right-medium:90px;--awb-padding-left-medium:60px;--awb-padding-right-small:30px;--awb-padding-left-small:30px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:105px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:105px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:105px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:105px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:105% !important;max-width:105% !important;margin-left: calc(-5% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-41 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-small-visibility\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:7px;width:100%;max-width:10%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#575756;border-color:#575756;border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-23 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-margin-bottom:14px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:40px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:40;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">Articles<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:48px;width:100%;max-width:10%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#575756;border-color:#575756;border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-42 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:7px;width:100%;max-width:20%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#575756;border-color:#575756;border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-24 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-margin-bottom:14px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:40px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:40;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">Press Releases<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:48px;width:100%;max-width:20%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#575756;border-color:#575756;border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-43 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" 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https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Christoph-Harreither-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Christoph-Harreither-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Christoph-Harreither.webp 1386w\" data-sizes=\"auto\"><div class=\"fusion-rollover\">\n\t<div class=\"fusion-rollover-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"fusion-rollover-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/en\/athletic-extreme-performance-after-inguinal-hernia-surgery\/\">Athletic Extreme Performance After Inguinal Hernia Surgery<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-rollover-sep\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"fusion-rollover-gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Christoph-Harreither.webp\" data-options data-id=\"2587\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery]\" data-title=\"Christoph Harreither\" data-caption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGallery\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"fusion-rollover-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"fusion-rollover-title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/en\/athletic-extreme-performance-after-inguinal-hernia-surgery\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAthletic Extreme Performance After Inguinal Hernia Surgery\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-rollover-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/en\/category\/all-posts-en\/\" rel=\"tag\">All Posts \u2014 EN<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"fusion-link-wrapper\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/en\/athletic-extreme-performance-after-inguinal-hernia-surgery\/\" aria-label=\"Athletic Extreme Performance After Inguinal Hernia Surgery\"><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 25px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h3 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/en\/athletic-extreme-performance-after-inguinal-hernia-surgery\/\">Athletic Extreme Performance After Inguinal Hernia Surgery<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/en\/author\/658pxdv6vyhcrrgl\/\" rel=\"author\">Dr. Viktor Frieders-Justin &amp; Dr. Benjamin Glaser<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2026\u201306-16T13:23:43+02:00<\/span><span>30.03.2026<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-double sep-solid\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p> 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 [\u2026]<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/en\/athletic-extreme-performance-after-inguinal-hernia-surgery\/\" aria-label=\"More on Athletic Extreme Performance After Inguinal Hernia Surgery\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-2578\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-2578 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-all-posts-en\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);border:1px solid var(--awb-color2);border-bottom-width:3px;\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-flexslider flexslider fusion-flexslider-loading fusion-post-slideshow\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color2);\">\n\t\t<ul class=\"slides\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper\" aria-haspopup=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Robotik-setzt-neue-Massstaebe-in-der-Hernienchirurgie.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload wp-post-image\" alt srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27750%27%20height%3D%27500%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20750%20500%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27750%27%20height%3D%27500%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Robotik-setzt-neue-Massstaebe-in-der-Hernienchirurgie.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Robotik-setzt-neue-Massstaebe-in-der-Hernienchirurgie-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Robotik-setzt-neue-Massstaebe-in-der-Hernienchirurgie-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Robotik-setzt-neue-Massstaebe-in-der-Hernienchirurgie-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Robotik-setzt-neue-Massstaebe-in-der-Hernienchirurgie.jpg 750w\" data-sizes=\"auto\"><div class=\"fusion-rollover\">\n\t<div class=\"fusion-rollover-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"fusion-rollover-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/en\/robotics-sets-new-standards-in-hernia-surgery\/\">Robotics sets new standards in hernia surgery<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-rollover-sep\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"fusion-rollover-gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Robotik-setzt-neue-Massstaebe-in-der-Hernienchirurgie.jpg\" data-options data-id=\"2578\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery]\" data-title=\"robotics-sets-new-standards-in-hernia-surgery\" data-caption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGallery\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"fusion-rollover-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"fusion-rollover-title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/en\/robotics-sets-new-standards-in-hernia-surgery\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRobotics sets new standards in hernia surgery\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-rollover-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/en\/category\/all-posts-en\/\" rel=\"tag\">All Posts \u2014 EN<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"fusion-link-wrapper\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/en\/robotics-sets-new-standards-in-hernia-surgery\/\" aria-label=\"Robotics sets new standards in hernia surgery\"><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 25px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h3 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/en\/robotics-sets-new-standards-in-hernia-surgery\/\">Robotics sets new standards in hernia surgery<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/en\/author\/658pxdv6vyhcrrgl\/\" rel=\"author\">Dr. Viktor Frieders-Justin &amp; Dr. Benjamin Glaser<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2026\u201306-16T13:23:44+02:00<\/span><span>02.09.2025<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-double sep-solid\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p> 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 [\u2026]<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/en\/robotics-sets-new-standards-in-hernia-surgery\/\" aria-label=\"More on Robotics sets new standards in hernia surgery\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-2574\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-2574 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-all-posts-en\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);border:1px solid var(--awb-color2);border-bottom-width:3px;\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-flexslider flexslider fusion-flexslider-loading fusion-post-slideshow\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color2);\">\n\t\t<ul class=\"slides\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper\" aria-haspopup=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/klinik-donaustadt-wien-hernienchirurgie.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload wp-post-image\" alt srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27750%27%20height%3D%27500%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20750%20500%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27750%27%20height%3D%27500%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/klinik-donaustadt-wien-hernienchirurgie.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/klinik-donaustadt-wien-hernienchirurgie-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/klinik-donaustadt-wien-hernienchirurgie-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/klinik-donaustadt-wien-hernienchirurgie-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/klinik-donaustadt-wien-hernienchirurgie.webp 750w\" data-sizes=\"auto\"><div class=\"fusion-rollover\">\n\t<div class=\"fusion-rollover-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"fusion-rollover-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/en\/innovative-therapy-faster-recovery-and-less-pain\/\">Innovative therapy: faster recovery and less pain<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-rollover-sep\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"fusion-rollover-gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/klinik-donaustadt-wien-hernienchirurgie.webp\" data-options data-id=\"2574\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery]\" data-title=\"klinik-donaustadt-wien-hernienchirurgie\" data-caption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGallery\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"fusion-rollover-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"fusion-rollover-title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/en\/innovative-therapy-faster-recovery-and-less-pain\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tInnovative therapy: faster recovery and less pain\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-rollover-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/en\/category\/all-posts-en\/\" rel=\"tag\">All Posts \u2014 EN<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"fusion-link-wrapper\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/en\/innovative-therapy-faster-recovery-and-less-pain\/\" aria-label=\"Innovative therapy: faster recovery and less pain\"><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 25px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h3 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/en\/innovative-therapy-faster-recovery-and-less-pain\/\">Innovative therapy: faster recovery and less pain<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/en\/author\/658pxdv6vyhcrrgl\/\" rel=\"author\">Dr. Viktor Frieders-Justin &amp; Dr. Benjamin Glaser<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2026\u201306-16T13:23:45+02:00<\/span><span>11.12.2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-double sep-solid\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>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 [\u2026]<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/en\/innovative-therapy-faster-recovery-and-less-pain\/\" aria-label=\"More on Innovative therapy: faster recovery and less pain\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-2595\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-2595 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-all-posts-en\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);border:1px solid var(--awb-color2);border-bottom-width:3px;\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-flexslider flexslider fusion-flexslider-loading fusion-post-slideshow\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color2);\">\n\t\t<ul class=\"slides\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><div 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style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/en\/author\/658pxdv6vyhcrrgl\/\" rel=\"author\">Dr. Viktor Frieders-Justin &amp; Dr. Benjamin Glaser<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2026\u201306-16T13:23:46+02:00<\/span><span>11.12.2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-double sep-solid\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>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 [\u2026]<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/en\/minimally-invasive-treatment-for-a-massive-incisional-hernia-a-first-at-klinik-donaustadt\/\" aria-label=\"More on Minimally invasive treatment for a massive incisional hernia: a first at Klinik Donaustadt\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-19 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" 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style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-margin-right:-9px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontsize: 16; line-height: 1.2; --minfontsize: 16;\" data-fontsize=\"16\" data-lineheight=\"19.2px\">Find Us Here<\/h3>\n<p>Our office is located at Kaiserstra\u00dfe 26 in Vienna\u2019s 7th district (Neubau) \u2013 within the premises of Dr. Sch\u00f6nfeld\u2019s practice, with entrance via the inner courtyard. The office is easily accessible by public transport via the U3 and U6 underground lines, tram line 5, and the Westbahnhof suburban railway station. Parking is available in the short-term parking zone as well as in nearby parking garages. We care for patients from Vienna and the greater Vienna area \u2013 including Lower Austria and Burgenland.   <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontsize: 16; line-height: 1.2; --minfontsize: 16;\" data-fontsize=\"16\" data-lineheight=\"19.2px\">We Are Private Physicians<\/h3>\n<p>We offer our services as private physicians without contracts with public health insurance providers. Billing is carried out by means of invoices, which you can submit to your public or private insurance provider. In our experience, our services are at least partially reimbursed by most insurance companies.  <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontsize: 16; line-height: 1.2; --minfontsize: 16;\" data-fontsize=\"16\" data-lineheight=\"19.2px\">Our Fees<\/h3>\n<p>For an initial assessment we charge <b>\u20ac200<\/b> \u2013 plus, where applicable, <b>\u20ac50\u2013100<\/b> for pre-operative consultation and planning. Follow-up appointments and check-ups cost <b>\u20ac150<\/b>, and telemedical consultations <b>\u20ac100<\/b>. The surgery itself is usually billed through your insurance provider. Self-payers receive a detailed cost estimate before any operation. (Gross prices in euros, valid from May 2025.)    <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontsize: 16; line-height: 1.2; --minfontsize: 16;\" data-fontsize=\"16\" data-lineheight=\"19.2px\">Where We Operate<\/h3>\n<p>We perform surgeries at three locations in Vienna \u2013 depending on your preferences and insurance coverage:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"custom-list\">\n<li><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.21px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><b>Donaustadt Clinic<\/b> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.klinik-donaustadt.at\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.klinik-donaustadt.at<\/a>) \u2013 robot-assisted (Da Vinci Xi), laparoscopic, and open surgery<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Rudolfinerhaus Private Clinic<\/b> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rudolfinerhaus.at\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.rudolfinerhaus.at<\/a>) \u2013 laparoscopic and open surgery<\/li>\n<li><b>Vienna Private Clinic \u2013 WPK<\/b> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wiener-privatklinik.at\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.wiener-privatklinik.at<\/a>) \u2013 robot-assisted (Da Vinci X), laparoscopic, and open surgery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-47 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-z-index:200;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:-27px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.75%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.75%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.75%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.75%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-margin-left:-8px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-22 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1224\" title=\"Practice\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Ordination.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Ordination.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-2558\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%271224%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20800%201224%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%271224%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Ordination-200x306.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Ordination-400x612.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Ordination-600x918.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Ordination.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:15px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-privacy-placeholder\" style=\"width:100%; height:450px;\" data-privacy-type=\"gmaps\"><div class=\"fusion-privacy-placeholder-content\"><div class=\"fusion-privacy-label\">For privacy reasons Google Maps needs your permission to be loaded. 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fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:105% !important;max-width:105% !important;margin-left: calc(-5% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-48 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-small-visibility\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-29 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#051529;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;letter-spacing:0.04em;text-transform:uppercase;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">FAQ \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:7px;width:100%;max-width:10%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#575756;border-color:#575756;border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-30 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-margin-bottom:14px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:40px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:40;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">Answers About Hernias &amp; Treatment<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:33px;width:100%;max-width:10%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#575756;border-color:#575756;border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-49 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-31 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#051529;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Montserrat&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;letter-spacing:0.04em;text-transform:uppercase;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">Practice<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:7px;width:100%;max-width:20%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#575756;border-color:#575756;border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-32 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-margin-bottom:14px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:40px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:40;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">Personalised Care.<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:33px;width:100%;max-width:20%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#575756;border-color:#575756;border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:15px;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-17 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column dhs-faq-section\" style=\"--awb-z-index:200;--awb-padding-right:120px;--awb-padding-bottom:45px;--awb-padding-left:90px;--awb-padding-right-medium:90px;--awb-padding-left-medium:60px;--awb-padding-right-small:30px;--awb-padding-left-small:30px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:-35px;--awb-spacing-right-large:105px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:105px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:105px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:105px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:15px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17 dhs-faq-category-title\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:-9px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><h3 class style=\"--fontsize: 16; line-height: 1.2; --minfontsize: 16;\" data-fontsize=\"16\" data-lineheight=\"19.2px\"><span style=\"letter-spacing: -0.24px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">General Information About Hernias<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian dhs-faq-toggles\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-content-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-content-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-content-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-border-color:hsla(var(--awb-color3-h),var(--awb-color3-s),var(--awb-color3-l),calc(var(--awb-color3-a) - 60%));--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-title-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-title-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-title-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-2595-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-4b7a47adfa39c62c9 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_4b7a47adfa39c62c9\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"4b7a47adfa39c62c9\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-1\" data-target=\"#4b7a47adfa39c62c9\" href=\"#4b7a47adfa39c62c9\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What Is a Hernia and How Can I Recognize It?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"4b7a47adfa39c62c9\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_4b7a47adfa39c62c9\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">A hernia \u2013 also known as an <b>abdominal wall hernia<\/b> or <b>soft tissue hernia<\/b> \u2013 occurs when abdominal contents such as the intestine or fatty tissue protrude through a weak spot in the abdominal wall muscles. Typical signs include a visible bulge or swelling, a feeling of pressure or pain in the affected area, and worsening symptoms when coughing, straining, or lifting.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-a9eee8a874c3dd767 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_a9eee8a874c3dd767\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"a9eee8a874c3dd767\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-1\" data-target=\"#a9eee8a874c3dd767\" href=\"#a9eee8a874c3dd767\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is a hernia dangerous?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"a9eee8a874c3dd767\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_a9eee8a874c3dd767\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Hernias are often bothersome, but usually not immediately dangerous. In rare cases, however, a <b>loop of bowel or fatty tissue can become trapped<\/b> \u2013 a condition known as incarceration. This is a <b>medical emergency<\/b>. Signs include sudden severe pain, hardening of the hernia, as well as redness or warmth of the skin above it. In this case, you should seek immediate medical attention at a hospital emergency department.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-acfdadc2e5d96c01c fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_acfdadc2e5d96c01c\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"acfdadc2e5d96c01c\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-1\" data-target=\"#acfdadc2e5d96c01c\" href=\"#acfdadc2e5d96c01c\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What types of hernias are there?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"acfdadc2e5d96c01c\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_acfdadc2e5d96c01c\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">The most common type is the <b>inguinal hernia<\/b>, followed by umbilical hernias, epigastric hernias (upper abdominal hernias), and incisional hernias following previous surgery. A special form is rectus diastasis \u2013 a separation of the straight abdominal muscles along the midline. We treat the full spectrum of these conditions, including complex cases and patients who have undergone previous surgery.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-7446523a2bf7203ee fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_7446523a2bf7203ee\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"7446523a2bf7203ee\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-1\" data-target=\"#7446523a2bf7203ee\" href=\"#7446523a2bf7203ee\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can hernias go away on their own?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"7446523a2bf7203ee\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_7446523a2bf7203ee\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Hernias generally <b>do not resolve on their own<\/b>. In adults, untreated hernias are more likely to increase in size and cause worsening symptoms. Only small umbilical hernias in infants may heal spontaneously. We therefore recommend timely evaluation in adults.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-e08744f6fe55f64ef fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_e08744f6fe55f64ef\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e08744f6fe55f64ef\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-1\" data-target=\"#e08744f6fe55f64ef\" href=\"#e08744f6fe55f64ef\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why is specialization in hernia surgery important?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"e08744f6fe55f64ef\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_e08744f6fe55f64ef\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Hernia surgery has developed rapidly over the past decades \u2013 with a wide range of sometimes highly complex surgical techniques that require in-depth expertise and regular practice. Together, we perform around <b>200 hernia surgeries per year<\/b>, offering the full spectrum of modern hernia surgery \u2013 from simple inguinal hernias to complex abdominal wall reconstruction.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18 dhs-faq-category-title\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-margin-right:-9px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontsize: 16; line-height: 1.2; --minfontsize: 16;\" data-fontsize=\"16\" data-lineheight=\"19.2px\">Consultation &amp; Diagnosis<\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian dhs-faq-toggles\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-content-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-content-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-content-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-title-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-title-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-title-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-2595-2\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-70db32649e6028110 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_70db32649e6028110\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"70db32649e6028110\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-2\" data-target=\"#70db32649e6028110\" href=\"#70db32649e6028110\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Does a Hernia Always Require Surgery?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"70db32649e6028110\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_70db32649e6028110\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Not necessarily. The decision depends on the size of the hernia, your symptoms, and your individual health condition. In selected cases, a <b>conservative \u2013 meaning non-surgical \u2013 approach<\/b> may also be possible. We provide honest advice \u2013 including when surgery is not the best option from our perspective.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-c18440fa8cfe91155 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_c18440fa8cfe91155\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c18440fa8cfe91155\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-2\" data-target=\"#c18440fa8cfe91155\" href=\"#c18440fa8cfe91155\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What happens during an initial consultation with The Hernia Specialists?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c18440fa8cfe91155\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_c18440fa8cfe91155\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">As part of the initial consultation at our practice in Kaiserstra\u00dfe 26, 1070 Vienna, we conduct a detailed medical history, a <b>clinical examination, and, if necessary, an ultrasound examination<\/b>. If required, we arrange additional imaging diagnostics. Based on these findings, we discuss all treatment options with you and develop the optimal treatment plan for your individual situation.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-f743f65453ea3511b fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_f743f65453ea3511b\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"f743f65453ea3511b\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-2\" data-target=\"#f743f65453ea3511b\" href=\"#f743f65453ea3511b\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do you offer second opinions?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"f743f65453ea3511b\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_f743f65453ea3511b\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Yes, we strongly recommend it. When it comes to important surgical decisions, an <b>independent assessment<\/b> is often very valuable. Our many years of experience at one of Vienna\u2019s largest hospitals allow us to offer you a well-founded second opinion in nearly all areas of visceral surgery.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-d53d7e4ebeea54d14 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_d53d7e4ebeea54d14\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"d53d7e4ebeea54d14\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-2\" data-target=\"#d53d7e4ebeea54d14\" href=\"#d53d7e4ebeea54d14\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">When should I speak to a hernia specialist?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"d53d7e4ebeea54d14\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_d53d7e4ebeea54d14\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">We recommend scheduling an appointment at our practice as soon as you notice a bulge or swelling in the abdominal area, experience pain or pressure in the groin, navel, or abdominal region, or if a hernia has already been diagnosed and is increasing in size or symptoms are worsening. In an emergency \u2013 such as <b>sudden severe pain<\/b> and a hard bulge that cannot be pushed back \u2013 please seek immediate medical attention at a hospital emergency department.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19 dhs-faq-category-title\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-margin-right:-9px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontsize: 16; line-height: 1.2; --minfontsize: 16;\" data-fontsize=\"16\" data-lineheight=\"19.2px\">Surgical Methods &amp; Techniques<\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian dhs-faq-toggles\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-content-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-content-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-content-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-title-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-title-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-title-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-2595-3\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-160d50dced48ceb1e fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_160d50dced48ceb1e\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"160d50dced48ceb1e\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-3\" data-target=\"#160d50dced48ceb1e\" href=\"#160d50dced48ceb1e\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the difference between open and laparoscopic hernia surgery?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"160d50dced48ceb1e\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_160d50dced48ceb1e\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">In open surgery, the hernia is repaired through a direct incision at the site of the defect. In the laparoscopic \u2013 or <b>minimally invasive<\/b> \u2013 approach, the procedure is performed through several small incisions using a camera. Minimally invasive techniques generally offer faster recovery, less pain, and a lower risk of wound healing complications. Together, we will determine which method is best suited for you as part of a thorough evaluation.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-b0e895e8b0c598bf1 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_b0e895e8b0c598bf1\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"b0e895e8b0c598bf1\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-3\" data-target=\"#b0e895e8b0c598bf1\" href=\"#b0e895e8b0c598bf1\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the TAPP procedure?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"b0e895e8b0c598bf1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_b0e895e8b0c598bf1\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\"><b>TAPP<\/b> (Transabdominal Preperitoneal Patch Plasty) is the standard minimally invasive procedure for inguinal hernias. The hernia is repaired laparoscopically through three small incisions, and a synthetic mesh is placed preperitoneally \u2013 meaning between the peritoneum and the abdominal wall muscles. The advantages include faster recovery, less pain, and a lower recurrence rate.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-264c53c69b1172c61 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_264c53c69b1172c61\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"264c53c69b1172c61\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-3\" data-target=\"#264c53c69b1172c61\" href=\"#264c53c69b1172c61\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">When is a surgical robot used during hernia surgery?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"264c53c69b1172c61\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_264c53c69b1172c61\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">The <b>Da Vinci Xi<\/b> surgical robot is primarily used for complex hernias \u2013 such as large incisional hernias, ventral hernias, or selected inguinal hernias. Thanks to 3D camera technology and instruments with seven degrees of freedom, it enables highly precise, minimally invasive procedures even in cases that previously required open surgery with large incisions. Together, we have already performed more than 320 robot-assisted procedures.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-41da37ebd9f0ab5b6 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_41da37ebd9f0ab5b6\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"41da37ebd9f0ab5b6\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-3\" data-target=\"#41da37ebd9f0ab5b6\" href=\"#41da37ebd9f0ab5b6\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is mesh always used during hernia surgery?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"41da37ebd9f0ab5b6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_41da37ebd9f0ab5b6\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Not always. Small hernias up to one centimetre can be closed directly with a resorbable suture. Larger hernias are reinforced with a <b>synthetic mesh<\/b> in accordance with current guidelines to minimise the risk of recurrence \u2013 meaning the hernia coming back. The mesh is generally well tolerated by the body and usually does not cause complications.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-f187ce71fcb464622 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_f187ce71fcb464622\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"f187ce71fcb464622\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-3\" data-target=\"#f187ce71fcb464622\" href=\"#f187ce71fcb464622\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What type of anaesthesia is used for hernia surgery?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"f187ce71fcb464622\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_f187ce71fcb464622\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">This depends on the type of procedure. Minimally invasive procedures such as TAPP are generally performed under general anaesthesia. In selected cases, <b>regional or local anaesthesia<\/b> may also be possible for open procedures. The type of anaesthesia is determined together with the anaesthesia team as part of the preoperative consultation.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-41f2924a7845be2e6 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_41f2924a7845be2e6\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"41f2924a7845be2e6\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-3\" data-target=\"#41f2924a7845be2e6\" href=\"#41f2924a7845be2e6\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How long does hernia surgery take?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"41f2924a7845be2e6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_41f2924a7845be2e6\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">The duration of surgery depends on the type and complexity of the hernia. An uncomplicated inguinal hernia usually takes <b>30\u201360 minutes<\/b>, while more complex procedures such as large incisional hernias may take several hours. The exact timeframe will be discussed with you as part of the surgical planning process.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-20 dhs-faq-category-title\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-margin-right:-9px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontsize: 16; line-height: 1.2; --minfontsize: 16;\" data-fontsize=\"16\" data-lineheight=\"19.2px\">Before &amp; After Surgery<\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian dhs-faq-toggles\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-content-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-content-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-content-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-title-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-title-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-title-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-2595-4\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-113d9d00b3b12d340 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_113d9d00b3b12d340\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"113d9d00b3b12d340\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-4\" data-target=\"#113d9d00b3b12d340\" href=\"#113d9d00b3b12d340\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What should I consider before surgery?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"113d9d00b3b12d340\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_113d9d00b3b12d340\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">On the day of your surgery, please arrive at the hospital fasting. Blood-thinning medications must be stopped in time, as discussed with us and the anesthesiologist. The exact time of your arrival and all further preparation steps will be discussed with you during the preoperative consultation.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-a8ad7f9a8ea93d6d9 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_a8ad7f9a8ea93d6d9\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"a8ad7f9a8ea93d6d9\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-4\" data-target=\"#a8ad7f9a8ea93d6d9\" href=\"#a8ad7f9a8ea93d6d9\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How long will I stay in the hospital after surgery?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"a8ad7f9a8ea93d6d9\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_a8ad7f9a8ea93d6d9\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">That depends on the type of procedure. For uncomplicated inguinal hernias, <b>an overnight stay<\/b> is usually sufficient. For more complex procedures such as large incisional hernias or abdominal wall reconstructions, a hospital stay of several days may be necessary. We will discuss the expected duration with you in detail as part of the surgical planning process.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-2a5297c173d02bdb7 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_2a5297c173d02bdb7\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"2a5297c173d02bdb7\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-4\" data-target=\"#2a5297c173d02bdb7\" href=\"#2a5297c173d02bdb7\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How long does recovery take after hernia surgery?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"2a5297c173d02bdb7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_2a5297c173d02bdb7\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">After minimally invasive hernia surgery, most patients are able to return to work with some limitations within a few days. Physically demanding activities and sports should generally be avoided for around <b>4 weeks<\/b>. After open procedures or complex abdominal wall reconstructions, recovery may take longer. How quickly you can return to full activity depends greatly on the individual healing process \u2013 and sometimes recovery exceeds all expectations: our patient Christoph Harreither stood at the start of a 500-kilometre ultramarathon through the jungle of northern Thailand four weeks after his minimally invasive inguinal hernia surgery \u2013 non-stop, without limitations. We accompany you throughout the entire recovery process and advise you on when different levels of physical activity can safely be resumed.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-c150e683166a1f996 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_c150e683166a1f996\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c150e683166a1f996\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-4\" data-target=\"#c150e683166a1f996\" href=\"#c150e683166a1f996\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can a hernia recur after surgery?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c150e683166a1f996\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_c150e683166a1f996\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">The risk of recurrence is very low when hernias are treated with mesh in accordance with current guidelines. Through our structured follow-up as part of the <b>Herniamed registry<\/b>, we monitor our long-term outcomes after one, five, and ten years \u2013 allowing us to respond early if a recurrence should occur.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-c9cba71d6aeb1de18 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_c9cba71d6aeb1de18\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c9cba71d6aeb1de18\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-4\" data-target=\"#c9cba71d6aeb1de18\" href=\"#c9cba71d6aeb1de18\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What complications can occur after hernia surgery?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c9cba71d6aeb1de18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_c9cba71d6aeb1de18\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">As with any surgical procedure, hernia surgery carries a certain residual risk. Possible complications include bleeding, wound infections, seromas (fluid collections), or, in rare cases, nerve injuries with temporary sensory disturbances.  <b>Serious complications are rare when surgery is performed by specialized surgeons with a high surgical volume.<\/b> We provide comprehensive information about all relevant risks during the preoperative consultation.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-b329d2446c0d5478c fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_b329d2446c0d5478c\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"b329d2446c0d5478c\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-4\" data-target=\"#b329d2446c0d5478c\" href=\"#b329d2446c0d5478c\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is structured follow-up care available?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"b329d2446c0d5478c\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_b329d2446c0d5478c\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Yes. As a certified part of the international <b>Herniamed quality registry<\/b>, we provide structured follow-up for all our patients \u2013 after one, five, and ten years. This allows us to continuously monitor our long-term outcomes and actively contribute to quality assurance in hernia surgery.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-21 dhs-faq-category-title\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-margin-right:-9px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontsize: 16; line-height: 1.2; --minfontsize: 16;\" data-fontsize=\"16\" data-lineheight=\"19.2px\">Costs &amp; Insurance<\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian dhs-faq-toggles\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-content-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-content-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-content-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-title-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-title-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-title-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-2595-5\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-a6c4f3305687ee7d7 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_a6c4f3305687ee7d7\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"a6c4f3305687ee7d7\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-5\" data-target=\"#a6c4f3305687ee7d7\" href=\"#a6c4f3305687ee7d7\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How much does an initial consultation with The Hernia Specialists cost?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"a6c4f3305687ee7d7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_a6c4f3305687ee7d7\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">For an initial assessment we charge <b>\u20ac200<\/b> \u2013 plus, where applicable, <b>\u20ac50\u2013100<\/b> for pre-operative consultation and planning. Follow-up appointments and check-ups cost <b>\u20ac150<\/b>, and telemedical consultations <b>\u20ac100<\/b>. The surgery itself is usually billed through your insurance provider. Self-payers receive a detailed cost estimate before any operation. (Gross prices in euros, valid from May 2025.)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-260e8637ef5e40816 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_260e8637ef5e40816\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"260e8637ef5e40816\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-5\" data-target=\"#260e8637ef5e40816\" href=\"#260e8637ef5e40816\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How is the surgery billed?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"260e8637ef5e40816\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_260e8637ef5e40816\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">The surgery itself is usually billed through your health insurance \u2013 both public and private insurance providers. Invoices for our outpatient services can be submitted to your insurance company for partial reimbursement.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-cb4e8a84757bb5a25 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_cb4e8a84757bb5a25\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"cb4e8a84757bb5a25\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-5\" data-target=\"#cb4e8a84757bb5a25\" href=\"#cb4e8a84757bb5a25\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I also have the surgery as a self-pay patient?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"cb4e8a84757bb5a25\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_cb4e8a84757bb5a25\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Yes, that is possible. For self-paying patients, we offer surgery at the Wiener Privatklinik (WPK) or Privatklinik Rudolfinerhaus after a cost estimate has been obtained in advance. The costs depend on the type and extent of the procedure and include not only our surgical fee, but also anesthesia, hospital, and operating room costs. We will inform you transparently in advance about all expected costs.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-5b8bcf23f46478303 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_5b8bcf23f46478303\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"5b8bcf23f46478303\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-5\" data-target=\"#5b8bcf23f46478303\" href=\"#5b8bcf23f46478303\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Are the costs covered by health insurance?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"5b8bcf23f46478303\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_5b8bcf23f46478303\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>The costs of surgery are usually covered by health insurance. As private physicians, we bill our consultation services privately \u2013 however, these costs can be submitted to your public or private insurance provider for reimbursement. In our experience, most insurance providers reimburse at least part of the costs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-7372989ef408c8654 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_7372989ef408c8654\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"7372989ef408c8654\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-5\" data-target=\"#7372989ef408c8654\" href=\"#7372989ef408c8654\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is a telemedical consultation and how can I book one?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"7372989ef408c8654\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_7372989ef408c8654\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>A telemedical consultation is a video consultation in which we review existing medical findings, imaging studies (e.g. ultrasound, CT scans), or previous examination results together with you. It is particularly suitable for patients who do not live in Vienna, for an initial assessment before an in-person appointment, or for follow-up consultations after surgery. The cost is \u20ac100 (valid from May 2025). A telemedical consultation can be arranged by phone or by email at ordination@diehernienspezialisten.at. A physical examination is not possible via telemedicine \u2013 a personal appointment is required for a definitive diagnosis and surgical planning.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-22 dhs-faq-category-title\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-margin-right:-9px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontsize: 16; line-height: 1.2; --minfontsize: 16;\" data-fontsize=\"16\" data-lineheight=\"19.2px\">About us &amp; Locations<\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian dhs-faq-toggles\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-content-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-content-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-content-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-title-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-title-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-title-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-2595-6\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-d5ee9a18f1bc429b0 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_d5ee9a18f1bc429b0\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"d5ee9a18f1bc429b0\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-6\" data-target=\"#d5ee9a18f1bc429b0\" href=\"#d5ee9a18f1bc429b0\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Who are \u201cThe Hernia Specialists\u201d?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"d5ee9a18f1bc429b0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_d5ee9a18f1bc429b0\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">The Hernia Specialists (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.diehernienspezialisten.at\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>www.diehernienspezialisten.at<\/i><\/a>) combine two private specialist practices for hernia surgery in Vienna, founded in 2024. The practice is led by Dr. Viktor Frieders-Justin and Dr. Benjamin Glaser \u2013 two board-certified specialists in general and visceral surgery with many years of specialization in abdominal wall surgery. With around 200 hernia operations per year, certification by the German Hernia Society (DHG), and more than 320 <b>robot-assisted<\/b> procedures performed to date, they are among the experienced hernia specialists in Vienna.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-ed347326cae212cec fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_ed347326cae212cec\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ed347326cae212cec\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-6\" data-target=\"#ed347326cae212cec\" href=\"#ed347326cae212cec\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Where is your practice located?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"ed347326cae212cec\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_ed347326cae212cec\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Our practice is located at <b>Kaiserstra\u00dfe 26 in Vienna\u2019s 7th district (Neubau)<\/b>, within the premises of Dr. Sch\u00f6nfeld\u2019s practice, with access via the inner courtyard. It is easily accessible by public transport via the U3 and U6 underground lines, tram line 5, and the suburban train (S\u2011Bahn) to Westbahnhof.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-27e96c6bb22edb7fd fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_27e96c6bb22edb7fd\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"27e96c6bb22edb7fd\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-6\" data-target=\"#27e96c6bb22edb7fd\" href=\"#27e96c6bb22edb7fd\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Which hospitals do you operate in?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"27e96c6bb22edb7fd\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_27e96c6bb22edb7fd\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">We perform surgeries at three locations in Vienna: <b>Klinik Donaustadt<\/b> (robot-assisted with Da Vinci Xi, laparoscopic and open procedures), Privatklinik Rudolfinerhaus (laparoscopic and open procedures), and Wiener Privatklinik \u2013 WPK (robot-assisted with Da Vinci X, laparoscopic and open procedures). Which location is best suited for you depends on your preferences and your insurance coverage.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-c0b0db33789ecfc49 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_c0b0db33789ecfc49\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c0b0db33789ecfc49\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-6\" data-target=\"#c0b0db33789ecfc49\" href=\"#c0b0db33789ecfc49\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the DHG seal and what does it mean for me as a patient?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c0b0db33789ecfc49\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_c0b0db33789ecfc49\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">The DHG seal \u201cQuality-Assured Hernia Surgery\u201d is awarded by the German Hernia Society and certifies that we meet defined quality standards in hernia care \u2013 including structured follow-up as part of Herniamed. It is the first level of official certification by the leading professional society for hernia surgery in German-speaking countries. For you as a patient, this means: <b>verified quality and transparent outcomes.<\/b><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-5c2ae72cfdfdc347f fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_5c2ae72cfdfdc347f\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"5c2ae72cfdfdc347f\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-6\" data-target=\"#5c2ae72cfdfdc347f\" href=\"#5c2ae72cfdfdc347f\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I schedule an appointment?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"5c2ae72cfdfdc347f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_5c2ae72cfdfdc347f\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Appointments can conveniently be scheduled <b>online via our booking system<\/b> at <b><a href=\"https:\/\/patient.latido.at\/arzt\/_DieHernienspezialisten\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">patient.latido.at\/arzt\/_DieHernienspezialisten<\/a><\/b>, by phone at <a href=\"tel:+436702047959\"><b>+43 670 204 7959<\/b><\/a>, or by email at <a href=\"mailto:Ordination@DieHernienSpezialisten.at\"><b>Ordination@DieHernienSpezialisten.at<\/b><\/a>. Our practice is located at Kaiserstra\u00dfe 26, 1070 Vienna \u2013 access via the inner courtyard.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-237a4560b363ab216 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_237a4560b363ab216\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"237a4560b363ab216\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-6\" data-target=\"#237a4560b363ab216\" href=\"#237a4560b363ab216\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">In which languages do you offer consultations?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"237a4560b363ab216\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_237a4560b363ab216\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">We conduct consultations in <b>German and English<\/b>. Patients from Austria and abroad are warmly welcome. If you require support in another language, please contact us in advance at Ordination@DieHernienSpezialisten.at.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-23 dhs-faq-category-title\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-margin-right:-9px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontsize: 16; line-height: 1.2; --minfontsize: 16;\" data-fontsize=\"16\" data-lineheight=\"19.2px\">Fear &amp; Trust<\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian dhs-faq-toggles\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-content-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-content-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-content-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-title-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-title-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-title-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-2595-7\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-4596bcf2f2128c09f fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_4596bcf2f2128c09f\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"4596bcf2f2128c09f\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-7\" data-target=\"#4596bcf2f2128c09f\" href=\"#4596bcf2f2128c09f\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I am afraid of surgery \u2013 what do you recommend?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"4596bcf2f2128c09f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_4596bcf2f2128c09f\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">This is a completely understandable feeling that many of our patients share. That is why we consciously take time for the initial consultation \u2013 not only to clarify the medical situation, but also to take your questions, concerns, and fears seriously.  <b>No patient leaves our consultation with unanswered questions.<\/b> Our goal is for you to feel well informed and confident before making a decision. And if you decide that the time is not yet right, we respect that.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-24 dhs-faq-category-title\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-margin-right:-9px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontsize: 16; line-height: 1.2; --minfontsize: 16;\" data-fontsize=\"16\" data-lineheight=\"19.2px\">Additional services<\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian dhs-faq-toggles\" style=\"margin-bottom:50px;--awb-margin-bottom:50px;--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-content-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-content-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-content-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-title-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-title-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-title-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-2595-8\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-f9e8f417ec43ce2e7 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_f9e8f417ec43ce2e7\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"f9e8f417ec43ce2e7\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-8\" data-target=\"#f9e8f417ec43ce2e7\" href=\"#f9e8f417ec43ce2e7\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do you also treat gallstones?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"f9e8f417ec43ce2e7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_f9e8f417ec43ce2e7\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Yes. As specialists in general and visceral surgery, we treat <b>gallstones<\/b> in addition to hernias \u2013 from diagnosis to surgical removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy). The procedure is usually performed minimally invasively and is one of the most common surgical procedures overall. If gallstones are suspected or if you already have a diagnosis and would like a surgical assessment, we are happy to assist you.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-de9ad81c663d64485 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_de9ad81c663d64485\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"de9ad81c663d64485\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2595-8\" data-target=\"#de9ad81c663d64485\" href=\"#de9ad81c663d64485\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-minus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-plus fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do you also treat colon cancer?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"de9ad81c663d64485\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_de9ad81c663d64485\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">If a malignant colon tumor is suspected or has already been diagnosed, we offer comprehensive surgical assessment and treatment. Our many years of experience at Klinik Donaustadt \u2013 one of Vienna\u2019s largest hospitals \u2013 allow us to perform even complex oncological procedures on the colon. To ensure the best possible overall treatment, we work closely with the oncology team.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"Contact\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-23 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-padding-top-medium:60px;--awb-padding-top-small:0px;--awb-padding-right-small:11px;--awb-padding-left-small:11px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\"><div 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style=\"background-color:transparent;border-color:transparent;height:auto;width: 24px;line-height:normal;font-size:24px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-map-marker-alt fas circle-no\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><h2 class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--h2_typography-font-size:24px;--fontSize:24;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">Practice<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<p>Die Hernienspezialisten<br>\nKaiserstra\u00dfe 26<br>\n1070 Vienna (Neubau)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-color3);--awb-iconcolor-hover:var(--awb-color3);--awb-circlecolor-hover:var(--awb-color7);\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-2 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper 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