For open hernia repair surgery, a single long incision is made in the groin. If the hernia is bulging out of the abdominal wall (a direct hernia), the bulge is pushed back into place. If the hernia is ...

At The Iskandar Complex Hernia Center, where innovation and surgical excellence go hand-in-hand, a groundbreaking study out ...

Inguinal hernia occurs when tissue pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles near the groin. Learn causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

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 ...

Indirect inguinal hernias are caused by a persistent opening that does not close during fetal development. The only way to repair an inguinal hernia is through surgery.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m an 83-year-old healthy woman. In 2019, I became aware of a little bulge in my groin and suspected an inguinal hernia. It was confirmed by my family doctor. Given its small ...

An inguinal hernia is when part of the intestine pokes through the abdominal wall. This article looks at the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for inguinal hernias, plus potential ...

Jan. 22, 2003 — The laparoscopic approach to inguinal hernia repair is superior to both the conventional anterior approach and the tension-free open procedure, according to the results of two ...

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 mesh repair and 97,805 matched men who ...

An inguinal hernia occurs in the groin area. Here’s what you need to know, including treatment options and preventive measures.