Hernias and the Role of Mesh A hernia occurs when an internal organ pushes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue. Common types of hernias include inguinal, femoral, umbilical, and incisional hernias. Surgical intervention is crucial to repair the hernia and prevent complications, such as incarceration or strangulation of the organ. A surgical mesh is a sterile, flexible sheet of woven material that acts like a scaffold. Its main job is to support