Q: I have an inguinal hernia. Do I need to have it repaired? If so, what will the procedure involve? A: An inguinal hernia occurs when part of the intestine bulges through a weak spot in the abdominal ...

Background: Annually approximately 100.000 patients undergo a laparotomy in the Netherlands. About 15,000 of these patients will develop an incisional hernia. Both open and laparoscopic surgical ...

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ST. LOUIS – A hernia occurs when an organ pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place. Hernias occur because of weakened areas in the abdominal walls or groin area. The ...

Many people mistake abdominal bulges for gas or bloating, but a GI surgeon has warned that this could actually be a hernia, ...

Hernia is a common problem. It causes a localized bulge in the abdomen or groin. Treatment for a hernia may include watchful waiting or surgery. It can often be harmless and pain-free, but at times it ...

A stoma hernia, or parastomal hernia, may develop following an ileostomy. This happens when part of the intestine protrudes through a weakness in the abdominal wall around the stoma. Surgery can help ...

A hernia refers to when an internal body part pushes through a weak area of muscle or the surrounding tissue wall. Hernias often do not cause any symptoms, although swelling may appear in the abdomen ...

Two peer-reviewed studies published in 2024 have established that patients with large, complex hiatal hernias achieve significantly better surgical outcomes when treated by experienced specialists ...

A randomized multi-centre trial comparing the cost-effectiveness of two surgical techniques for the repair of incisional hernias: laparoscopic vs. conventional open repair. The following patients will ...