When abdominal pain or swelling arise, concerns about having a ventral hernia are among the last to cross the mind. Ventral hernias can develop at any age, although they are more common in middle and older-aged patients. Not everyone experiences abdominal pain or swelling. Hernia symptoms can also become more...
If you experience acid reflux, or a burning, gnawing pain in your stomach or chest area after eating or drinking, you may have what’s known as a hiatal hernia. The condition is extremely common and, most of the time, non life-threatening. (more…)
Tension-free minimally invasive hernia surgery is a treatment option for people with hernia symptoms that are not responsive to standard treatment measures or who are interested in less invasive procedures. Tension-free practices enable the surgeon to correct hernias laparoscopically without using methods that add tension or stress to the damaged...