Restore your comfort and abdominal wall function with specialized complex & reconstructive hernia repairs at Virginia Hernia. Dr. Michael Svestka, our board-certified general surgeon with advanced training in abdominal wall reconstruction, provides highly individualized, evidence-based treatment for complex and reconstructive hernias.
Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral hernias develop through weakened areas of the abdominal wall, often causing bulging, pressure, discomfort, or core instability. Repair may involve robotic, minimally invasive, or open abdominal wall reconstruction techniques, depending on defect size and complexity. Dr. Svestka carefully restores abdominal wall strength while preserving function and long-term durability.
Incisional Hernia Repair
Incisional Hernia Repair
Incisional hernias occur through prior surgical incisions where tissue layers fail to heal completely. These hernias may enlarge over time and cause pain, digestive symptoms, or significant weakness of the abdominal wall. Repair often requires advanced reconstruction techniques or mesh reinforcement to rebuild stable abdominal wall anatomy.
Recurrent Hernia Repair
Recurrent Hernia Repair
Recurrent hernias develop after a prior hernia repair fails, often due to scar tissue, weakened tissue integrity, infection, or mesh-related complications. These cases are technically complex and require detailed planning. Dr. Svestka performs comprehensive evaluations to identify the causes of recurrence and develop an individualized reconstructive strategy.
Parastomal Hernia Repair
Parastomal Hernia Repair
Parastomal hernias form around an ostomy site when abdominal contents push through weakened tissue surrounding the stoma. Symptoms may include bulging, appliance leakage, discomfort, skin irritation, or risk of bowel obstruction. Repair requires careful reconstruction of the abdominal wall while protecting ostomy function and minimizing the risk of recurrence.
Flank Hernia Repair
Flank Hernia Repair
Flank hernias develop along the side of the abdominal wall, often after prior surgery, trauma, or muscle denervation. These can cause pain, visible asymmetry, core weakness, and difficulty with movement. Repair frequently requires advanced reconstructive techniques to restore support across complex muscle layers and weakened lateral abdominal wall anatomy.
Spigelian Hernia Repair
Spigelian Hernia Repair
Spigelian hernias occur through a rare weakness in the abdominal wall fascia adjacent to the rectus muscles. Because these hernias may remain hidden beneath muscle layers, diagnosis can sometimes be delayed. Surgical repair strengthens the abdominal wall defect while reducing the risk of bowel incarceration and worsening abdominal weakness.
Mesh Complications Repair
Mesh Complications Repair
Mesh complications may include chronic pain, infection, migration, adhesions, bowel involvement, or recurrent bulging after prior hernia surgery. These cases often require careful dissection of scar tissue, selective mesh removal, and abdominal wall reconstruction. Dr. Svestka develops individualized treatment plans to restore abdominal wall stability.
DIEP & TRAM Flap Hernia Repair
DIEP & TRAM Flap Hernia Repair
Hernias following DIEP or TRAM flap breast reconstruction develop when abdominal wall tissue weakens at the donor site. You may notice bulging, abdominal asymmetry, discomfort, or core weakness that affects daily activities. Repair focuses on restoring abdominal wall strength and function while carefully accounting for prior reconstructive breast surgery anatomy.
Schedule a Consultation for Complex & Reconstructive Hernia Repair in Fairfax, VA
Dr. Michael Svestka is a board-certified general surgeon with advanced training in abdominal wall reconstruction completed at the Cleveland Clinic Comprehensive Hernia Center. He has spent years refining highly specialized techniques for complex, recurrent, and revisional hernia surgery, including advanced abdominal wall reconstruction procedures.
At Virginia Hernia, your care is centered around detailed education, individualized surgical planning, and evidence-based treatment tailored to your anatomy, symptoms, and goals. Dr. Svestka personally guides every stage of care, from consultation through recovery. Schedule your consultation for complex & reconstructive hernia repair in Fairfax, VA today.
