Hernia Repair
Articles and resources for Hernia Repair in General Surgery.
A hernia occurs when an internal organ or tissue pushes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue. This condition is common and can happen in various areas of the body, such as the abdomen or groin. Individuals may consider hernia repair when they experience symptoms like pain, discomfort, or a noticeable bulge. Factors contributing to hernias include heavy lifting, obesity, chronic coughing, or previous surgical incisions.
Hernia repair is typically performed through surgical procedures, which can be open surgery or minimally invasive techniques like laparoscopic surgery. During the procedure, the surgeon will return the protruding tissue to its proper place and reinforce the weakened area, often using mesh for added support. Patients can expect to be under anesthesia during the operation and may spend some time in recovery before going home. The length of the procedure and recovery may vary based on individual circumstances and the type of hernia.
The benefits of hernia repair generally include relief from pain and discomfort, improved quality of life, and prevention of complications like strangulation, where blood supply to the affected tissue is cut off. However, as with any surgical procedure, there are risks involved, including infection, bleeding, or recurrence of the hernia. Understanding these factors can help individuals make informed decisions in consultation with their healthcare providers.
Advancements in Hernia Repair: Personalized Treatment Options
This research paper discusses the progress in treating abdominal hernias over recent years. Initially, the use of mesh-like structures during the surgery significantly reduced the chances of the herni...Benefits of Bioresorbable Mesh in Hernia Repair Surgery
This research paper is about a type of mesh used in hernia repair surgeries. The mesh, called Poly-4-hydroxybutyrate (P4HB) biosynthetic mesh, could potentially be a better alternative to other types ...Benefits of Open Inguinal Hernia Repair: a Patient's Guide
This research paper discusses the advantages of open anterior repair for inguinal hernia, a surgery to fix a weak spot in the abdominal wall. This method is compared to an endoscopic repair, which use...Benefits of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Hernia Repair Surgery
This research paper reviews the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as a coating for hernia repair meshes. Meshes are commonly used in hernia surgeries, but they can sometimes lead to complications such...Bilateral Vs. Unilateral Hernia Repair: What Patients Should Know
This research paper is about comparing the risks of two types of hernia repair surgeries: one that fixes hernias on both sides of the groin (bilateral) and one that fixes a hernia on just one side (un...Botulinum Toxin Use Before Hernia Repair: a New Approach for Patients
This research paper is about how to treat large hernias, particularly when the hernia is too big compared to the size of the abdomen. In such cases, it becomes challenging to reconstruct the mid-line,...Choosing High-Volume Surgeons for Effective Hernia Repair Surgery
This study looked at whether the number of hernia surgeries a surgeon performs each year (their "volume") and their total surgical experience affects the outcome of the surgery. Specifically, they loo...Choosing the Best Mesh for Hernia Repair: a Patient's Guide
This research paper looks at two different types of mesh used to repair hernias. One type is called synthetic mesh and the other is acellular dermal matrix. The researchers wanted to see which one is ...Comparing Hernia Repair Techniques: Tipp Vs. Minimally Invasive
This research paper is about different surgical techniques used to repair groin hernias. The researchers compared the TIPP method (an open surgery where a mesh is placed at the back of the groin) with...Comparing Laparoscopic and Open Hernia Repair in Children: a Detailed
This research paper compares two surgical methods for treating a type of hernia in children. The two methods are laparoscopic hernia repair (LH), which is a minimally invasive surgery using a small ca...Comparing Laparoscopic and Open Inguinal Hernia Repair in Infants
This study looked at the benefits of two different types of surgeries to repair inguinal hernias (a type of hernia in the groin area) in babies: laparoscopic repair (LR) and open hernia repair (OR). T...Comparing Laparoscopic and Open Methods for Inguinal Hernia Repair
This research paper is a review of two common surgical methods used to treat inguinal hernias, which are bulges that occur in the groin area. These methods are the laparoscopic preperitoneal and open ...Cost-Effective Hernia Repair: Benefits of Biosynthetic Mesh Use
This study is about the economic impact of different types of mesh used for hernia repair surgery. The researchers created a model to compare the costs of using synthetic, biosynthetic, or biological ...E-Tep Hernia Repair: a Modern Solution for Complex Abdominal Hernias
This research paper is about a surgical technique called e-TEP-RS, which is used to repair large and complex hernias in the abdomen. The paper discusses the benefits of this technique, which allows a ...Effective Hernia Repair Techniques: Laparoscopic Options for Patients
This research is about the best ways to treat a type of hernia called a ventral or incisional hernia using laparoscopic surgery (a type of surgery where small incisions are made and a camera is used t...Effective Hernia Repair: Benefits of Mesh Reinforcement Surgery
This research paper investigates the best surgical methods for treating ventral hernias. A ventral hernia is a bulge of tissues through an opening or weakness in the muscles of the abdomen. It can cau...Effective Hernia Repair: Benefits of P4hb Bioabsorbable Mesh
This research paper is about a study that was conducted to determine the effectiveness and safety of using a specific type of bioabsorbable mesh made from poly-4-hydroxybutyrate (P4HB) in ventral hern...Effective Hernia Repair: Comparing Standard and Mesh Techniques
This research paper discusses the different methods of fixing small belly button hernias, comparing the standard practice with a mesh repair technique. The research looked into the medical records of ...Effective Hernia Repair: Comparing Tapp and Tep Surgical Methods
This research paper is about a study conducted in two high-level medical institutions in Colombia. The researchers looked at how surgeries to fix ventral hernias (a type of abdominal hernia) were carr...Effective Hernia Repair: Managing Chronic Pain with Nerve Removal
This research paper discusses a case of a 59-year-old man who suffered from long-term groin pain after a hernia repair operation. The usual methods of managing the pain didn't work for him. His pain w...Effective Open Inguinal Hernia Repair: Benefits and What to Expect
This research paper discusses the traditional method of repairing groin hernias, known as open inguinal hernia repair. This method is the most commonly used globally due to its reliability, affordabil...Effective Simulation Models for Learning Hernia Repair Techniques
This research paper is about finding solutions to the challenges that new surgeons face in learning hernia repair techniques, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic when there is less time in the ope...Effective Strategies for Parastomal Hernia Repair and Recovery
This research paper discusses how to improve the surgical repair of parastomal hernias, which are a common and difficult problem, often leading to complications and recurrence. The researchers propos...Effective Treatment for Mesh Infections After Hernia Repair Surgery
This research paper is about a problem that can occur after a certain type of hernia repair surgery, where the surgical mesh used in the procedure gets infected. This is a difficult issue to deal with...Effectiveness of Negative Pressure Therapy for Hernia Mesh Infections
This research paper is about a study that looks into the effectiveness of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT), a wound treatment technique, in treating infections that occur after a hernia repair s...Exploring Non-Woven Mesh in Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair Surgery
This research paper studies a new type of mesh used in laparoscopic ventral hernia repair surgery, a common operation to fix abdominal hernias. The mesh is made of non-woven polypropylene with a silic...Exploring the Benefits of Non-Woven Mesh in Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia
This research paper studies a new type of mesh used in laparoscopic ventral hernia repair surgery, a common operation to fix abdominal hernias. The mesh is made of non-woven polypropylene with a silic...Hernia Repair in Cirrhosis Patients: Key Considerations for Surgery
This paper discusses the treatment of umbilical hernias in patients with liver cirrhosis. These hernias can be challenging to manage due to the high risk of complications and recurrence after surgery....Hernia Repair Surgery Risks for Patients with Inflammatory Bowel
This research paper is about the complications that often occur after hernia-repair surgery in patients suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The researchers conducted a thorough review of ...Hernia Repair Surgery: Safe Options for Patients with Liver Cirrhosis
This study evaluated the safety and results of elective surgical repair of abdominal wall hernias in patients with liver cirrhosis, with a specific focus on those with refractory ascites (a condition ...Hernia Repair: Comparing Laparoscopic and Lichtenstein Surgery
This study looked at two different types of surgery to fix a type of hernia called a sliding hernia. The two types of surgeries are called laparoscopic and Lichenstein. The study looked at how many pa...Hernia Repair: Mesh Vs. No Mesh and Recurrence Rates Explained
This study looked at the outcomes of emergency and urgent ventral hernia repairs (VHRs), focusing on whether or not a mesh was used in the repair. They looked at data from surgeries performed between ...Hernia Repair: Understanding the Role of Mesh in Surgery Options
This research paper discusses the effectiveness and benefits of using mesh (biologic and bioabsorbable) in the surgical treatment of paraesophageal hernias. These are a type of hernia that occurs when...History of Inguinal Hernia Repair: Insights for Parents and Patients
This research paper looks at the history of treatments for inguinal hernia, a condition where the intestine or fat pushes through the abdominal wall near the groin, in both adults and children. The co...Impact of Hernia Repair on Male Fertility: What You Should Know
This research paper is a review of existing studies on how different types of hernia repair surgeries might affect male fertility. The researchers looked at data from 35,740 patients across ten studie...Improving Hernia Repair: New Tools for Better Fixation and Less Waste
This research paper is about the tools used for fixing a mesh in place during a type of hernia surgery. The recommended way of using these tools is to insert them straight into the tissue, but this ca...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair in Children: Comparing Two Techniques
This research paper discusses a study that looks at the effectiveness of two different techniques used in laparoscopic surgery for repairing inguinal hernias in children. The first technique is laparo...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair in Children: Safe and Effective Outcomes
This research paper discusses a study that looked at the use of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (LIHR) in children. Inguinal hernias are common in children and can be treated through either laparo...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Benefits, Risks, and Best Candidates
This research paper reviews the current state and challenges of laparoscopic repair of ventral hernias, a surgical procedure that gained popularity in the late 1990s. The authors looked at factors rel...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Mesh Fixation Vs. No Fixation Explained
The researchers in this study compared the outcomes of two methods of repairing groin hernias using laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery: one with mesh fixation using a stapler or tacker, and one...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Mesh Vs. Sutures for Better Recovery
This study is about a surgical procedure called laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair (LPEHR), which is a minimally invasive operation to repair a specific type of hernia. The researchers wanted t...Laparoscopic Vs. Open Hernia Repair: Best Options for Older Adults
This research paper is about a study that compared the results of two different types of groin hernia surgeries in older adults: open surgery and laparoscopic surgery. The researchers looked at data...Laparoscopic Vs. Open Surgery for Parastomal Hernia Repair: Benefits
This study compared two surgical methods for repairing a type of hernia that occurs around a surgically created opening in the body (parastomal hernia). The two methods were an open surgery approach a...Long-Term Effects of Inguinal Hernia Repair: Pain and Quality of Life
This research paper looks at the long-term effects of a common type of hernia repair surgery, specifically the Lichtenstein inguinal hernia repair. The researchers contacted patients who had this surg...Mesh Use in Hernia Repair: Insights From 6,000 Patient Outcomes
This research paper focuses on the use of mesh in hernia repair surgeries. It is based on data collected from a single institution, analyzing the outcomes of patients who had hernia repair with mesh f...Mesh Vs. Non-Mesh: What to Know About Emergency Groin Hernia Repair
This study looked into the pros and cons of using mesh versus non-mesh methods to surgically repair groin hernias in an emergency setting. Groin hernias are a common condition where part of an organ, ...Mesh Vs. Suture Umbilical Hernia Repair: Which Is Safer and More
This research paper is about a study comparing the safety and effectiveness of two methods of repairing umbilical hernias (UH), which are bulges or pouches that form in the belly button area. The two ...Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair: Inside Vs. Outside Mesh Options
In this research, scientists tried to figure out whether it's better to place a mesh inside or outside the lining of the belly when repairing a hernia through a small incision. They looked at data fro...Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair: Options and Benefits for Patients
This research paper discusses a common surgical procedure known as ventral hernia repair. This type of surgery has been problematic for a long time, with no clear, standard method for repair and often...Minimally Invasive Ventral Hernia Repair: Benefits of Vtapp Surgery
This research paper is a review of multiple studies looking at a type of minimally invasive surgery called ventral transabdominal preperitoneal (vTAPP) procedure. This technique is used for repairing ...Open Darn Vs. Open Mesh Repair: Which Is Best for Inguinal Hernias?
This research paper investigates the effectiveness of two different surgical methods to repair inguinal hernias: open darn repair and open mesh repair. The researchers analyzed data from various studi...Risk of Developing a Second Groin Hernia After Unilateral Hernia Surgery
When a person gets a hernia (a condition where an organ pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place) on one side of their groin (the area where the thigh meets the lower a...Robotic Hernia Repair: Benefits, Costs, and What Patients Should Know
This paper talks about the significant increase in the use of the da Vinci robot to repair certain types of hernia over the past five years. Even though previous studies have shown that using robots f...Robotic Hiatal Hernia Repair: Benefits and What to Expect
This research paper talks about using robotic surgery to repair hiatal hernias, which are a type of hernia that occurs when part of the stomach pushes up into the chest through an opening in the diaph...Robotic Inguinal Hernia Repair: Benefits and Treatment Options
This research paper discusses the history and evolution of treatments for inguinal hernias, a condition where an organ pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place. Recentl...Robotic Inguinal Hernia Repair: Safety and Effectiveness Explained
This research paper explores the effectiveness and safety of using robotic technology, specifically the da Vinci Xi or Si robotic system, for the repair of inguinal hernias - a condition where tissue,...Robotic Surgery for Ventral Hernia Repair: Benefits and Risks
This research paper investigates the use of robotic surgery for repairing ventral hernias (hernias in the abdominal wall). The researchers wanted to see how effective and safe it is compared to other ...Robotic Vs. Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: What Patients Need to Know
This research was conducted to compare two types of minimally invasive hernia repair surgeries: robotic and laparoscopic. The study was carried out in Houston, USA, on 124 patients over a period of on...Single-Incision Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: What Patients Should Know
This study investigates the learning curve for a single-incision method of repairing an inguinal hernia, a condition where tissue, usually part of the intestine, protrudes through a weak spot in the a...Single-Incision Vs. Multi-Incision Hernia Repair: What Patients Need
This research paper is comparing two types of surgical procedures used to repair inguinal hernias, which are hernias that occur in the lower abdomen or groin. The two types are single incision laparos...Standardized Descriptors for Parastomal Hernia Repair Surgery
This research paper focuses on creating a standardized way to describe patients undergoing surgery to repair a hernia near their stoma (an artificial opening on the body for discharge of bodily waste)...Techniques for Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Mesh Fixation Methods
This research paper is a review of different techniques and tools used to secure mesh in laparoscopic groin hernia repairs. Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive procedure where small incisions...Telehealth Follow-Up After Inguinal Hernia Repair for Veterans
This study looked at how safe and effective it is to use telehealth for follow-up appointments after veterans had an inguinal hernia repair. This is a type of surgery for a common type of hernia that ...The Evolution of Inguinal Hernia Repair: a Historical Overview
This article looks at the history of surgery for inguinal hernias, which are hernias that happen in the groin area. Over time, different methods and materials have been used to fix these hernias. Our ...Timing of Hernia Repair in Children: Immediate Vs. Delayed Surgery
This research paper looks at whether immediate repair of an incarcerated inguinal hernia (a type of hernia that can't be manually pushed back into place) in children is always necessary, or if it can ...Understanding Groin Hernia Treatment: Global Guidelines and Risk Factors
This paper is about guidelines for treating groin hernias, a common condition where part of the intestine or fat pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall. These guidelines were created by a gr...Understanding Hernia Repair Risks After Prostate Surgery
This research paper discusses the risk of developing a type of hernia known as an inguinal hernia following a prostate removal surgery (radical prostatectomy). Certain factors like previous hernia rep...Understanding Hiatal Hernia Repair: Causes and Recurrence Insights
This research paper is a review of current knowledge about hiatal hernias, which are a type of hernia that occurs when part of the stomach pushes up into the chest through an opening in the diaphragm....Understanding Inguinal Hernia Repair: Insights From Surgical Trainees
This study aimed to understand the methods used by surgical trainees in Nigeria to treat inguinal hernias, a common medical condition where tissue, often part of the intestine, pushes through a weak s...Understanding Inguinal Hernia Repair: Methods and Considerations
This research paper discusses the many different ways surgeons in the Netherlands approach the treatment of an inguinal hernia, a common medical condition that requires roughly 30,000 surgeries each y...Understanding Inguinal Hernia Repair: Options, Risks, and Benefits
Inguinal hernias, or hernias in the groin area, are a common issue that general surgeons deal with. There are many ongoing debates regarding how to best treat these hernias, such as when to perform su...Understanding Inguinal Hernia Repair: Quality of Online Patient
This research paper is about the quality of online information available to patients about inguinal hernia repair - a common surgical procedure. The researchers used a tool called the Modified Ensurin...Understanding Mesh Migration After Abdominal Hernia Repair Surgery
This study looks at the issue of mesh migration in abdominal hernia repair. The researchers examined a number of sources, including scientific articles and clinical trial databases, to identify patter...Understanding Mesh-Related Complications After Hernia Repair Surgery
This study aimed to understand the experiences and feelings of patients who had complications from mesh used in their hernia repair surgeries. The exact number of patients who experience long-term com...Understanding Morgagni Hernia: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Repair Options
The research paper talks about a rare type of congenital hernia, known as Morgagni hernia (MH), which causes the organs in the abdomen to push up into the chest. This can potentially be life-threateni...Understanding Nerve Handling in Inguinal Hernia Repair Surgery
The study focuses on the issue of chronic pain following inguinal hernia repair, a common surgical procedure. The way nerves are handled during this surgery is a topic of debate and it's unclear how o...Understanding Paraesophageal Hernia Repair: the Role of Gastropexy
This paper is about a condition called paraesophageal hernia (PEH), which happens when parts of the abdomen push through a gap in the diaphragm. This can lead to serious problems like blockages and te...Understanding Parastomal Hernias: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
This research paper discusses parastomal hernias, which are common complications that occur after an ostomy surgery. An ostomy is a procedure that creates an opening in the body for the discharge of b...Understanding Patient Experiences After Incisional Hernia Repair
This research paper studied how patients felt after having surgery to repair incisional hernias (a type of hernia that happens at the site of a past surgical scar). The researchers talked to 210 patie...Understanding Patient Experiences After Ventral Hernia Repair Surgery
This research paper discusses patients' experiences following ventral hernia repair. Every year, over 350,000 ventral hernia repairs are done in the U.S., but less is known about the long-term quality...Understanding Perineal Hernia Repair: Risks, Recurrence, and Options
This research paper is about a rare type of hernia called a perineal hernia, which can occur after extensive surgery in the pelvic area. The authors looked at various studies from different databases ...Understanding Post-Hernia Repair: Common Issues and Care Tips
This research paper discusses the issues that may arise after a hernia repair surgery, which is increasingly being performed as an outpatient procedure. It notes that doctors who aren't specialists, s...Understanding Quality Measures for Ventral Hernia Repair Surgery
The US healthcare system is moving towards paying for the quality of care, rather than the amount of care. This means that payments to health providers are increasingly tied to how well they perform i...Understanding Recovery Times After Inguinal Hernia Repair Surgery
This study looks at the different recommendations doctors give to patients about how long they should rest after having surgery to fix an inguinal hernia, which is a type of hernia that occurs in the ...Understanding Repeat Hernia Repair Risks for Women Aged 18-50
The researchers carried out a study on women aged 18-50 who had undergone hernia repair surgery, or herniorrhaphy, between June 2000 and December 2014 in the USA. Their goal was to estimate how many o...Understanding the Costs of Robotic Hernia Repair Surgery
This research paper reviews the costs of robotic-assisted ventral hernia repair (rVHR), a type of minimally invasive surgery. The researchers looked at various studies and found mixed results on wheth...Understanding the Global Guidelines for Groin Hernia Treatment
This paper is about guidelines for treating groin hernias, a common condition where part of the intestine or fat pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall. These guidelines were created by a gr...Understanding the Impact of Inguinal Hernia Repair on Male Fertility
This research paper discusses a less-known issue related to the repair of inguinal hernias (hernias in the groin area) in men, which is male infertility. The method usually recommended for these surge...Understanding the Risk of Developing a Second Hernia After Unilateral
When a person gets a hernia (a condition where an organ pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place) on one side of their groin (the area where the thigh meets the lower a...Understanding the Risk of Persistent Pain After Hernia Repair Surgery
This study aimed to create a scoring system to predict the risk of persistent pain after inguinal hernia surgery. They gathered data from 2,508 Danish men who had undergone this surgery between 2015 a...Understanding Ventral Hernia Repair: Advances and Techniques Explained
This research paper is essentially a review of historical and recent developments in the treatment of ventral hernias (hernias that occur in the abdominal wall). The authors studied various sources, f...Ventral Hernia Repair: Benefits of Bioresorbable Mesh for Patients
This study is about a special kind of mesh, made from a material called poly-4-hydroxybutyrate (P4HB), that can be used in certain types of hernia surgery. The mesh is 'bioresorbable', which means it ...