A painful hernia can occur when tissue pushes through an opening in the lower abdomen. Hernias can develop in any part of the abdomen, but the groin, navel or the site of a previous surgery are the ...

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

For an abdominal wall hernia repair, also known as a ventral hernia repair, the most common surgical approaches have been laparoscopic and open techniques. But a new approach for repairing hernias has ...

Laparoscopic surgery is especially beneficial in cases of bilateral hernias (on both sides) or recurrent hernias, offering superior visibility and repair without the need for multiple incisions. Many ...

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

In gastrointestinal surgery, robotics has moved beyond being a technological advancement to becoming a preferred approach for ...

First-ever investigational device exemption clinical study for robotic-assisted hernia repair in the U.S. presented at the American Hernia Society annual meeting Primary safety and effectiveness ...

Distalmotion has grabbed hold of a de novo clearance for its Dexter surgical robot, a system designed for hospitals as well as ambulatory surgery centers. The robotic assistant was cleared by the FDA ...

A Des Moines surgeon accused of negligence and wrongful death has agreed to pay a $2,500 civil penalty for inadequate ...

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