An inguinal hernia is a condition in which part of the intestine bulges through a hole in the abdominal wall of the groin. There are two types of inguinal hernias: Indirect inguinal hernias — usually ...

Denmark: A new nationwide study published in JAMA Surgery has identified an optimal mesh weight range that may significantly ...

What are the recurrence rates after laparoscopic versus open repair of primary inguinal hernia in women? In a recent review, published in JAMA Surgery, [1] the authors present a summary of findings ...

Our skilled pediatric surgeons perform genital and inguinal procedures (relating to the groin), such as circumcision and inguinal hernia repair. Because of their specialist training, our surgeons have ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Are there any nonsurgical ways to repair an inguinal hernia, like exercise, diet or walking? I believe I caught mine early on. The mesh does not seem promising. — R.K. Dear R.K.: An ...

Introduction: Slit mesh (SM) is a technical modification used in laparoscopic total extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia (IH) repair. It aims to reduce recurrence by improving mesh anchoring and ...

Most people won’t experience any negative long-term effects after hernia repair surgery. In fact, the surgery may well improve any hernia-related pain or dysfunction that you were experiencing before.

Does herniorrhaphy impair male fertility? In a paper recently published in Annals of Surgery, [1] the authors studied fertility outcomes in 32,621 Danish male inguinal hernia patients operated with ...

Duke s Grayson Allen, center, handles the ball as Long Beach State s Nick Faust, left, and Long Beach State s Noah Blackwell (3) defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in ...

"I have a goal to be in the best shape of my life by 32," said Jeremy Roloff, who is expecting his second child with wife Audrey Jeremy Roloff had an eye-opening experience about his health. On ...