An inguinal hernia is characterized by a protrusion of the intestines through an opening in the groin. Additionally, a ...

The instruments to repair the hernia are inserted through other small incisions in the lower abdomen. Mesh is then placed over the defect to reinforce the belly wall. There are many things to think ...

The most common type of hernias occur in the groin, which are called an inguinal hernias. Abdominal hernias can occur near the belly button (umbilical hernia) or near an incision from a previous ...

These hernias are the second most common type (after inguinal, or groin hernia, which mostly affect men). This type of hernia isn’t usually painful, but it can cause a sensation of pressure.

Engaging in physical exercise, especially strength training like weightlifting can raise the risk of an inguinal hernia, that ...

Distalmotion today announced the first successful U.S. outpatient procedures with its Dexter surgical robot platform.

Two patients were treated for inguinal hernia repair using Distalmotion’s Dexter Surgical Robot within 30 days of FDA De Novo ...

including umbilical hernias, inguinal hernias, ventral hernias, incisional hernias, recurrent hernias, mesh problems, and chronic groin pain. Our multidisciplinary team of hernia specialists uses a ...