Use of a low-cost mesh will be critical for bringing mesh repair, which is the best available method in open groin hernia repair, to countries with limited resources.
Surgeons Conduct World's First Hernia Repair Through Vagina
Surgeons at UC San Diego Medical Center have conducted what is said to be the world's first hernia repair through vagina.
Surgeons at UC San Diego Medical Center have conducted what is said to be the world's first hernia repair through vagina.
‘Use of mosquito mesh reduced the cost of groin hernia repair surgery by more than $120 (nearly €120) compared with a commercial mesh, without sacrificing effectiveness.’
"Now that we know that high quality hernia surgery can be provided
at low cost with high cost effectiveness in a low income setting, it is
time to move the agenda forward so that the many millions of people
suffering from groin hernia in such settings can benefit," said Dr.
Jenny Lofgren, lead author of the British Journal of Surgery article.
"Our contribution to reach that goal will be further research with a
strong focus on implementation, surgical safety, training, and task
sharing."
Source-Eurekalert
Comparing Open Surgical and Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair Techniques
Total extraperitoneal inguinal hernioplasty (TEP), the minimally invasive hernia repair procedure was compared to higher patient satisfaction, compared to the open surgical Lichtenstein repair.
Total extraperitoneal inguinal hernioplasty (TEP), the minimally invasive hernia repair procedure was compared to higher patient satisfaction, compared to the open surgical Lichtenstein repair.
Research Suggests Recovering From Abdominal Hernia Repair Often Takes Longer Than Patients Expect
A Mayo Clinic study suggests that though patients tend to expect to return to normal activities swiftly after laparoscopic ventral hernia repair, the reality is very different.
A Mayo Clinic study suggests that though patients tend to expect to return to normal activities swiftly after laparoscopic ventral hernia repair, the reality is very different.
Hiatus Hernia - Types, Causes, Symptoms, Complications, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention
Hiatus hernia or hiatal hernia is a condition where the upper part of the stomach protrudes into the chest cavity through an opening (hiatus) in the diaphragm.
Hiatus hernia or hiatal hernia is a condition where the upper part of the stomach protrudes into the chest cavity through an opening (hiatus) in the diaphragm.
