Gallbladder pain and abdominal hernias are common conditions that can cause serious discomfort and complications if left untreated. Dr. Steve Siegal, a board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeon in Fort Myers, provides advanced, minimally invasive surgical care to help you feel better, heal faster, and regain your quality of life.
Your gallbladder is a small pouch under your liver that stores bile to help digest fats. Sometimes, gallstones form when bile hardens, blocking the flow of digestive fluid. This can cause sudden, sharp pain in the upper right abdomen, nausea, vomiting, and even infection.
When gallstones cause pain or complications, removing the gallbladder is the safest and most reliable treatment. The body can still digest food normally without a gallbladder.
Dr. Siegal performs robotic cholecystectomy, the modern standard for gallbladder removal. He makes 4 small incisions, uses a tiny camera and specialized instruments to remove the gallbladder, and closes the incisions with minimal scarring.
An abdominal hernia occurs when part of an internal organ or fatty tissue pushes through a weak spot in the muscle wall of your abdomen. This creates a noticeable bulge that may cause discomfort, pain, or a feeling of heaviness.
Important: Hernias do not heal on their own and can grow larger or lead to serious complications if untreated.
Dr. Siegal uses advanced laparoscopic and robotic-assisted techniques to repair abdominal hernias safely and effectively.
Yes — surgical mesh is widely used in modern hernia surgery and is considered safe and effective. It provides strong reinforcement for the abdominal wall and significantly reduces the risk of the hernia returning.
Dr. Siegal carefully selects the best type of mesh and repair technique based on your specific hernia, overall health, and lifestyle.
He and his team make sure you feel comfortable, informed, and confident every step of the way.
If you have pain, inflammation, or complications from gallstones, surgery is the safest and most effective treatment. The gallbladder is not essential — you’ll digest food just fine without it.
Most patients go home the same day and return to light activities within a week. Full recovery usually takes about 1–2 weeks.
No — hernias don’t heal without surgery. Over time, they can grow larger or lead to complications like bowel obstruction or strangulation, which is a medical emergency.
Yes! Mesh strengthens the repair and greatly reduces the chance of the hernia coming back. Dr. Siegal will choose the best type for your specific hernia.
Many hernia repairs are outpatient procedures — patients go home the same day and return to work or light activities within a few days.
Don’t let gallbladder pain or a hernia keep you from living life fully. Dr. Steve Siegal offers trusted, advanced care with proven results.
📞 Contact our Fort Myers office today to schedule your private consultation and get back to feeling your best — safely and quickly.
