After the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services established higher reimbursement for the repair of anterior abdominal ...

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

The following patients will be eligible for the randomization to either open or laparoscopic repair: Adult patients who are referred to the surgical clinic for assessment of an incisional hernia ...

However, a small epigastric hernia causing no symptoms may not require any treatment. Incisional hernias can occur in 10% to 15% of people who have abdominal surgery. This type of hernia may ...

Original Medicare and some Medicare Advantage plans will cover hernia surgery when necessary. As with other types of surgery, different parts of Medicare may cover certain aspects of care.

We present a case report of a large recurrent incisional hernia following multiple prior procedures. The patient underwent a tension-free hernia repair using the hernia sac as a peritoneal flap. The ...

Hernia mesh can cause serious complications that may require revision surgeries. Thousands of hernia mesh lawsuits have already been filed, helping victims pursue justice and compensation for their ...