Most comparative studies of laparoscopic and open repair of inguinal hernia have had limitations, such as small sample sizes, inadequate follow-up, and differences between groups in the use of ...

You bend to lift a bag, sneeze a little too hard, or notice a strange bulge that was not there before. That small lump in your abdomen could be a hernia. While the word itself can sound alarming, ...

In addition to a person’s genetics, there are certain risk factors for developing a hernia. A BMI over 30 is considered to put a person at risk, while a BMI over 40 ...

Laparoscopic hernia repair is similar to other laparoscopic procedures. General anesthesia is given, and a small cut (incision) is made in or just below the navel. The abdomen is inflated with air so ...

I am a 70-year-old male with a large inguinal hernia on the right side. I have consulted two different surgeons, and both ...

The global hernia repair devices market is projected to grow at a steady CAGR of approximately 5–7% through 2027. Market ...

DUBLIN, Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Hernia Repair Devices Global Market - Forecast To 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. According to the report, the hernia ...

There are more than 1 million hernia surgeries every year in the U.S. alone. Eight hundred thousand of those are to treat the most common type, an inguinal hernia. Inguinal hernias affect all ages, ...