After the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services established higher reimbursement for the repair of anterior abdominal ...

Hernias are a common medical problem. In the United States more than one million hernia surgeries are performed each year. A ...

By age 75, a noteworthy 50% of men develop an inguinal (groin) hernia - a bulge that results from soft tissue pushing through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles. Although common, the cause of these ...

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When choosing a surgical incision for open inguinal hernia repair, the goal is to provide optimal access, restore soft tissue function and structural support, and achieve the most natural cosmetic ...