An inguinal hernia is a bulge that occurs in your groin region, the area between the lower part of your abdomen and your thigh. Inguinal hernias occur because of a weakening of the muscles in the ...

Large, complex hernias can cause more than just physical discomfort; they can impact everyday activities like sitting up, ...

Hernia repair devices market was valued at US$ 4.69 billion in 2024 and is projected to hit the market valuation of US$ 6.57 billion by 2033 at a CAGR of 4.32% during the forecast period 2025–2033.

India's T20 captain has been recently reported to have undergone surgery in Germany for a rare condition called sports hernia.

P4HB mesh offers a safer, absorbable alternative to polypropylene in high-risk hernia cases involving the appendix, reducing infection risk P4HB ...

Not all hernias are obvious and not all need immediate surgery. Here's how to recognise the warning signs and what your next ...

Using a surgical mesh can reduce your likelihood of having an incisional hernia again. With a mesh, there’s a 5% to 10% likelihood of it coming back, but with just stitches, this likelihood is ...

An emergency operation was performed under general anesthesia. A 5-cm incision was made in the inguinal groin. The inguinal canal was opened, and the transverse fascia found to be weak.

The findings were published online in the Indian Journal of Surgery on January 8, 2025. The researchers note that since Kocher recommended aligning surgical incisions with Langer’s lines in 1892, ...

A BULGE or swelling in the groin area of a child could be a tell-tale sign of inguinal hernia. This condition occurs when tissues push through an opening or a weak spot in the abdominal wall. The ...

The most common type of hernias occur in the groin, which are called an inguinal hernias. Abdominal hernias can occur near the belly button (umbilical hernia) or near an incision from a previous ...