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 ...

Laparoscopic versus open repair of inguinal hernia in women: which has lower recurrence rates? Dr Lowenfels comments on a recent study published in JAMA Surgery. February 12, 2019 Surgery Is ...

Engaging in physical exercise, especially strength training like weightlifting can raise the risk of an inguinal hernia, that ...

Hernias are a common medical problem. In the United States more than 1.6 million hernia surgeries are performed each year. A ...

including umbilical hernias, inguinal hernias, ventral hernias, incisional hernias, recurrent hernias, mesh problems, and chronic groin pain. Our multidisciplinary team of hernia specialists uses a ...