Hernia repair 2/13 for lg.ventral henias. new one developed recently outside 1 st repair of 8" by 13" mesh. not inclined to fix this time. advice?

Consequences: That's the biggest thing to consider. Small hernias are much easier to repair than large ones .... And especially if you've just had a major hernia repair with a new weakness, it's been 6 months, and an ideal time to repair this small area before it becomes a bigger problem (pun intended!). Good luck!

Depends on : How big is recurrence , if you are over weight , loose weight , be more active , wear abdominal binder , it my help you . Speak to your doctor.

Frustrating: I agree with the other answers. In addition get a ct scan of your abdomen/pelvis, review with your surgeon (or second opinion) with original operative report and findings. Take a friend with you to appointment, make a plan, at least get another check up in a few months. Hernia can be dangerous, surgeons know all too well the risk. We always recommend repair. Be well.

A tough problem ...: but unless you are having pain or symptoms it may not be necessary to fix your hernia recurrence. Each time a hernia is repaired, the chances of it staying fixed go down. Meaning the first time you had it fixed was the best chance to have it stay fixed. If you are asymptomatic, watching it is ok. If you decide to go with surgery, explore all your options like component separation, lap repair, etc.

Most do: The great majority of incisional hernias require repair. Those that are large enough to allow structures like bowel to slip in and out easily and are associated with no symptoms at all can have surgery deferred. Unfortunately, over time, most people develop symptoms and require surgery. Also, larger hernias require larger fixes and the natural history is that incisional hernias tend to enlarge.