Different Types of Hernias:

1. INGUINAL – In the groin, the commonest type – about 80%.
2. FEMORAL – Below the inguinal – relatively more common in women.
3. EPIGASTRIC – In the midline between the navel and breast bone.
4. Hypogastric – In the midline below the umbilicus.
5. UMBILICAL – At the navel (In babies – may shrivel up and disappear).
6. Para-umbilical – Just above the umbilicus.
7. INCISIONAL – In the scar of previous surgery.
8. ABDOMINOPLASTY (“tummy tuck”) – Abdominoplasties may be performed with an associated hernia.
9. RECURRENT – At the site of a previous hernia operation.
10. UNUSUAL HERNIA – Lumbar, Spigelian.