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 ...

Laparoscopic incisional hernia repair is as effective as open repair, with similar recurrence rates, according to a multicenter randomized controlled trial of 194 patients. Hasan H. Eker, MD, a ...

With the progress of mini-invasive surgery methods and their more frequent use in abdominal surgery, laparoscopic surgery of inguinal hernia has been developing for 2 decades. The major advantages of ...

Among patients undergoing incisional hernia repair, the use of mesh to reinforce the repair was associated with a lower risk of hernia recurrence over 5 years compared with when mesh was not used, ...

Introduction: Slit mesh (SM) is a technical modification used in laparoscopic total extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia (IH) repair. It aims to reduce recurrence by improving mesh anchoring and ...

Medicare covers medically necessary hernia surgery. Once approved, both inpatient and outpatient procedures for hernia repair should be covered. Hernias are a fairly common medical condition. Not all ...

As a general surgeon, Dr. Gerardo Garcia of St. Luke’s Monroe Campus is often called on to repair hernias and remove gallbladders. Most of the time, these days, he performs these surgical procedures ...

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