Treating inguinal, ventral, umbilical, hiatal, and incisional hernias. Most patients go home the same day.
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Laparoscopic techniques use tiny incisions, reducing scarring and post-op discomfort compared to open repair.
Most patients return to light activity within 1–2 weeks and resume normal work within 2–4 weeks.
Mesh-reinforced minimally invasive repair has a lower long-term recurrence rate than traditional open surgery for most hernia types.
Most hernia repairs at Nevada Surgical are outpatient procedures — you go home the same day.
Dr. Kent Sasse has 25+ years of experience and 20,000+ surgical procedures, with deep expertise in laparoscopic techniques.
Nevada Surgical accepts Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Tricare, and most major plans.
The most common type — tissue pushes through a weak spot in the groin muscles. Dr. Sasse repairs these laparoscopically for faster recovery and minimal scarring.
Occurs through a previous abdominal incision or along the front abdominal wall. Repaired with mesh reinforcement for lasting results.
Tissue protrudes through the abdominal wall near the belly button. Common in adults and readily repaired with minimally invasive techniques.
Part of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm into the chest. Often linked to GERD; surgical repair can relieve reflux symptoms.
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Kent C. Sasse, MD, MPH, FACS, FASMBS is a board-certified general and bariatric surgeon in Reno, Nevada, with 25+ years of practice and 20,000+ procedures. He specializes in minimally invasive surgery — including laparoscopic hernia repair — and is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine.
Dr. Sasse's patients consistently report less post-operative pain, shorter hospital stays, and faster return to normal activity compared to traditional open repair.
"I must say the experience with Dr. Sasse was outstanding. His staff is absolutely exceptional — very helpful and forthcoming with information about my hernia surgery. My recovery time was a breeze. He is a very caring doctor and his staff emulate the same behavior. Overall Dr. Sasse is outstanding!"
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — Jordan Johnson, Verified Patient"Dr. Sasse and his team made the whole process easy. I was nervous about surgery but they explained everything clearly and my recovery was much faster than I expected."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — Nevada Surgical PatientNevada Surgical is conveniently located at 5500 Reno Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Reno, NV 89511. Same-week consultations are often available.
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