Surgical repair is recommended for inguinal hernias that are causing pain or other symptoms and for hernias that are incarcerated or strangulated. Surgery is always recommended for inguinal hernias in ...

A randomized multi-centre trial comparing the cost-effectiveness of two surgical techniques for the repair of incisional hernias: laparoscopic vs. conventional open repair. The following patients will ...

While offering similar clinical benefits at 1 year, a medium-weight polypropylene mesh was no better for pain control than a heavy-weight mesh in patients who underwent open retromuscular ventral ...

An inguinal hernia occurs when part of the intestine or fatty tissue pushes through a weak spot in the lower abdominal wall. More common in men, it can lead to discomfort if untreated. Treatment ...

A cohort study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that robotic-assisted repair for groin ...

A large JAMA Surgery study of nearly 200,000 Medicare patients found robotic-assisted groin hernia repairs had higher five-year recurrence rates than laparoscopic or open techniques. Laparoscopic ...

Hernias are a common medical condition that can cause significant pain, discomfort and complications if left untreated. Understanding their causes, types, and treatment options is essential for timely ...

Is there swelling in the groin or abdomen? Do you suffer from constipation or even back pain? Then, beware! It could be a hernia. Here, Dr. Rajan Modi, Minimal Access Surgeon and Laparoscopy Surgeon, ...

Background: Annually approximately 100.000 patients undergo a laparotomy in the Netherlands. About 15,000 of these patients will develop an incisional hernia. Both open and laparoscopic surgical ...