The traditional treatment for hernias has been open surgery with a large incision that allows the surgeon to push the hernia ...

After the incision is made, the abdominal muscles ... associated complications of open surgical procedures like bleeding, and infections and longer post surgery recovery period.

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Inguinal hernia in women are less common than in men and have unique symptoms. They may occur more frequently during or after ...

Background: Development of incisional hernia after open abdominal surgery remains a major cause of post-operative morbidity. The aim of this study was to determine the current practice of surgeons ...

Corrective surgery involves a 'tummy-tuck' procedure where part of the abdominal wall is removed 16,17. In some cases, the body wall will not close and prolene mesh can be used to repair or ...