Abdominal wall hernias are familial surgical problems, some types of
abdominal wall hernias have been described for long time ago. Methods: 325 patients
who have abdominal wall hernias studied in this prospective study at Zawia Teaching
Hospital, Zawia. Results: the great number of patients was males (63.6%), while
females represent a smaller number of patients (36.3%). Abdominal wall hernias
involve all age groups, and in these patients there were increased body weights (BMI
> 25%) in 25.8% of patients. The study includes inguinal hernias (37.3%),
paraumbilical hernias (17.8%), incisional hernia (10.7%), epigastric hernias (6.4%),
umbilical hernias (4.3%), femoral hernias (1.2%), and spegelian hernia (0.3%). Many
operations had been performed, including herniotomies, herniorrhaphies, hernioplasties and laparoscopic repairs. Conclusion: Abdominal wall hernia repair without
tension is the main aim of operative treatment. Mesh prosthesis and laparoscopic
repair increased many benefits to the involved patients.