A study, published in JAMA Surgery, identified the factors that lead to umbilical hernia recurrence, a common general surgery procedure. Researchers studied 332 military veteran patients who underwent ...

That noticeable bulge around your belly button might seem harmless at first, but umbilical hernias can develop into serious medical situations requiring surgical intervention. Understanding when this ...

1. Which doctor should I consult for umbilical hernia? A surgeon repairs a umbilical hernia. 2. What is the difference between umbilical hernia and paraumbilical hernia? Hernia occurring at the ...

Hernia surgery can be done in as little as 30–45 minutes, and you’ll usually be able to head home the same day. Following hernia repair surgery, you’ll need at least a week or two before you can ...

There are two main types of hernia. There are those that are on the body wall, such as inguinal, umbilical, and incisional hernias. These are what most people tend to think of when they think of a ...

Preterm infants with inguinal hernia did better with a late repair strategy after leaving the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and reaching 55 weeks' postmenstrual age compared with planning the ...

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 ...

Two published studies of the PolySoft hernia patch used with the ONSTEP inguinal hernia repair technique were identified. Both studies are case series that reported initial experience in surgery.

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 ...