The traditional treatment for hernias has been open surgery with a large incision that allows the surgeon to push the hernia ...

Inguinal hernia in women are less common than in men and have unique symptoms. They may occur more frequently during or after pregnancy.

The instruments to repair the hernia are inserted through other small incisions in the lower abdomen. Mesh is then placed over the defect to reinforce the belly wall. There are many things to think ...

Hernias are a common yet often misunderstood medical condition, and according to Dr. Jeffrey Bell, a general surgeon at ...

An inguinal hernia occurs when a portion of the ... and strengthens the abdominal wall with stitches or mesh. Laparoscopic Repair: This minimally invasive procedure involves several small ...

To prepare the mesh for surgical use ... Only one other important step remains in the repair of an indirect inguinal hernia, and that is the reconstruction and tightening of the internal ring ...

The Baylor Medicine Hernia Center offers comprehensive care for a vast array of hernias, ranging from simple to complex abdominal wall problems, including umbilical hernias, inguinal hernias, ventral ...

A strangulated hernia will need emergency surgical repair. If the small intestine becomes stuck, a person may experience symptoms such as: Treating an inguinal hernia is not always necessary ...

He is sole investigator on many clinical studies and has been involved in the study of a new technique of tension free, mesh free and recurrence free inguinal [Groin] hernia repair. His operation ...