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 ...

Nowadays the vast majority of inguinal hernia repairs are laparoscopically assisted. Single incision laparoscopy aims to accelerate recovery and provide a better cosmetic outcome after the operation.

Health care providers are constantly evolving treatments for complicated conditions to provide patients with the greatest amount of benefit while avoiding any adverse effects, like scarring. Marcus ...

With the beginning of the natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) era, a new spirit came into the scientific world, inventing new approaches to the abdominal cavity and reducing ...

John Syng Dorsey [1] once stated: The large proportion of mankind who are afflicted with this complaint; -- the great variety of forms in which it appears; -- the fatality which results from its ...

Inguinal hernia repairs with mesh and causes complications like pain, recurrence, infection, rejection and testicular damage, says a senior hernia expert in India. Hernias are abnormal bulges ...

The lump of the hernia is due to the weakness in the wall of the muscles of the abdomen or groin. The content of the sac is usually a part of the intestine. Synonyms and related terms – Inguinal ...

A hernia occurs when an internal organ or other body part protrudes through a wall of muscle or tissue. In some cases, this protrusion can be seen or felt from the outside and presents similarly to a ...

An unusual bulge in the lower abdomen can cause severe pain and embarrassment, but doctors at the University of Alabama at Birmingham are on a mission to educate and treat patients one hernia at a ...

Hernia involves organs or tissues pushing through weak muscles, forming painful lumps. Types: inguinal, incisional, femoral, hiatal, congenital diaphragmatic hernia ...