An aching belly or a constant pain in the groin could be a sign of hernia – a common condition among both men and women. According to doctors, hernias cause extreme discomfort and do not go away ...

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 ...

It’s the time of year when indoor and outdoor chores can require some heavy lifting. Whether you’re spring cleaning your house or getting your yard ready for warmer weather, you may be moving ...

One of the most common types of hernia, inguinal hernia, appears as a lump or swelling in the groin region. It usually causes fat or part of the small intestine to swell and bulge the lower ...

From open surgery to robotics and abdominal wall reconstruction, there has been significant advancements in the treatment of hernia, resulting in better health outcomes for patients. In most cases ...

Abdominal wall hernia disease is often a complex problem and the treatment options are numerous, especially with the ongoing development of new prosthetic materials or tacking devices. As such, a ...

Meshes used in surgery to reinforce soft or weak tissues such as hernia repairs using the open or laparoscopy approach. The double-layered structure means that the device is especially indicated ...

Laparoscopic hernia repair is similar to other laparoscopic procedures. General anesthesia is given, and a small cut (incision) is made in or just below the navel. The abdomen is inflated with air so ...