Two peer-reviewed studies published in 2024 have established that patients with large, complex hiatal hernias achieve significantly better surgical outcomes when treated by experienced specialists ...

Hernias are an ancient ailment. And modern medicine still debates the best ways to repair or live with them. One of the ...

Hernias are an ancient ailment. And modern medicine still debates the best ways to repair or live with them. One of the earliest references appears in the Ebers Papyrus, an Egyptian medical scroll ...

Flavio Malcher, MD, FEBS-AWS, has repaired thousands of hernias during his career as a general surgeon. But it’s the patients who came to him only after suffering unnecessarily for years who have ...

A perineal hernia happens when pelvic floor muscles weaken, causing organs to push through. Surgery is the only way to treat a perineal hernia, with multiple types of surgery available. Strengthening ...

BACKGROUND: Robotic-assisted surgery research has grown dramatically in the past two decades and the advantages over traditional videolaparoscopy have been extensively debated. For hernias, the ...

Surgical mesh has become a standard component in many hernia repairs, improving outcomes for millions of patients. However, understanding its role, benefits, and potential risks is essential for ...

Department of Surgical Sciences, Division of General Surgery, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI, United States Introduction: Use of mesh to reinforce ...

P4HB mesh offers a safer, absorbable alternative to polypropylene, reducing infection risk and chronic complications in ventral hernia repair There is little justification for general surgeons to use ...

BD launches Phasix™ ST Umbilical Hernia Patch, the first and only fully absorbable hernia patch on the market. BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology ...