An inguinal hernia occurs when soft tissues protrude through an area of weakness or a defect in your lower abdominal muscles. It’s often in or near the groin area. Anybody can get an inguinal hernia, ...

Occurrence of giant inguinal hernias is not frequent because of growing medical awareness in the community as well as progress in surgical treatment in this field. To evaluate the effectiveness of ...

One of the most common types of hernia, inguinal hernia, appears as a lump or swelling in the groin region. It usually causes fat or part of the small intestine to swell and bulge the lower abdominal ...

1. Which doctor should I consult for inguinal hernia surgery? You should consult a general surgeon. 2. How long is the recovery period after inguinal hernia surgery? The recovery period is usually ...

What are the recurrence rates after laparoscopic versus open repair of primary inguinal hernia in women? In a recent review, published in JAMA Surgery, [1] the authors present a summary of findings ...

An inguinal hernia occurs when part of the intestine or fatty tissue pushes through a weak spot in the lower abdominal wall. More common in men, it can lead to discomfort if untreated. Treatment ...

The Department of Health and the Welsh Assembly Government have asked the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE or the Institute) to conduct an appraisal of laparoscopic surgery for ...

This briefing describes the regulated use of the technology for the indication specified, in the setting described, and with any other specific equipment referred to. It is the responsibility of ...