So, if symptoms or pain occur, you should talk to your doctor about treatment options. For example, painful hernias will typically need surgical repair. Below, learn about common hernia symptoms and ...

Hernias are a common medical problem. In the United States more than one million hernia surgeries are performed each year. A hernia is a weakness in the abdominal wall that allows internal tissues ...

We are a charity that produces accessible evidence to help people make health and care decisions. Öberg S, Baker JJ, Rosenberg J. Penetrating versus non-penetrating mesh fixation in laparoscopic groin ...

SEATTLE — Seattle Kraken center Yanni Gourde is expected to be out five to seven weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a sports hernia. General manager Ron Francis provided the medical update ...

Taking steps to protect the eye and avoiding certain activities is important during recovery from cataract surgery. These include avoiding bending over and vigorous sneezing or coughing.

The only cure for an inguinal hernia is surgery. Since the risk of hernia-related emergencies is low, a doctor may suggest waiting for treatment until symptoms develop. Femoral hernias represent ...

Four clinical application areas have been identified and are the focus of our efforts: endoluminal / transluminal interventions, orthopaedic surgery, general surgery (open and laparoscopic) and ...

Following the success of the London School of Surgery Training Programme, ENT surgical skills teaching was incorporated into the programme. ENT trainees attend bi-monthly teaching sessions in the wet ...

All staff members involved in the program were consultants with basic training as pediatric surgeons and different skill levels in laparoscopic surgery. We included all children submitted to surgical ...