Inguinal hernia in women are less common than in men and have unique symptoms. They may occur more frequently during or after ...

The traditional treatment for hernias has been open surgery with a large incision that allows the surgeon to push the hernia ...

Hernias are a common yet often misunderstood medical condition, and according to Dr. Jeffrey Bell, a general surgeon at Washington Regional Medical Center, early diagnosis and treatment can make a ...

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 ...

An inguinal hernia can become stuck, or incarcerated. Without treatment, this can lead to strangulation, causing the tissue inside the hernia to die. An inguinal hernia occurs when part of the ...

According to data shared by the Cleveland Clinic: Inguinal hernias affect approximately 25% of men. Hiatal hernias occur in about 20% of Americans, with prevalence rising to 50% in individuals ...

There are different types of hernias. One of the most common types is an inguinal hernia, which affects mostly males. The main sign of a hernia is a bulge in the abdomen, above the groin ...

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 ...