If the hernia is minor, then the medical professional might be able to delay the surgical procedures to get rid of the hernia. However, in most cases, surgery is required to get rid of the hernia. Adults with hernias have an extremely limited likelihood of recovering on their own. As a result, surgery is often necessary. The two most common operations for treating hernias are open surgery and laparoscopic surgery. The damaged area’s skin is removed, the protruding tissue is replaced, and the weakened fascia is fixed by stitching it back together, in open surgery. The mesh is used most of the time to secure the area and provide additional support. Laparoscopic surgery can also be used to treat hernias. In many aspects, laparoscopic surgery is similar to open surgery. Small incisions are formed on the surface instead of cutting the skin, and surgical tools are placed into the incisions to complete the operation by repositioning the protruding tissue. Hernias can also be treated in a new and innovative way. It’s known as “Robotic Hernia Repair.” This surgery is similar to laparoscopy, it is performed through small incisions in the skin. The difference is that the doctor sits in an operating room with a console and uses the console to operate the surgical equipment. This procedure is effective for minor hernias, and it has since been modified to include abdominal wall repair.