The type of Abdominal repair surgery chosen will depend on size, location and the accompanying complications of the Hernia. This is the surgery of choice for all irreducible or strangulated hernias.

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 ...

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 ...

Hernias are common and most aren’t serious, but complications can occur. A hernia is the abnormal protrusion of an organ or ...

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BD (NYSE: BDX) today announced the first Phasix hernia mesh laparotomy reinforcement case performed in Greece.

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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 ...

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 ...