What is an Inguinal Hernia?

Hernias can form in different parts of the body. The two most common sites for a hernia are the belly button and the groin. The medical term for a belly button is an Umbilical Hernia. An inguinal hernia is the medical term for hernias that occur in the groin area. In an inguinal hernia the contents of the hernia can extend anywhere in the area between the abdomen and thigh. Who gets an inguinal hernia? An inguinal hernia can occur any time from infancy to Continue reading →

What is a Laparoscopic Hernia Repair, and is it the Right Treatment for You?

So you’ve been diagnosed with a hernia, and your physician has recommended you have surgery to repair your hernia before you start experiencing any potentially serious problems which may arise if your hernia is left untreated. Approximately 600,000 people undergo hernia surgery each year in the United States. Most of these are performed using an “open” approach which provides direct external access to the hernia defect through a single skin incision. Recently, an increasing number of patients have had their hernias treated with Laparoscopic Hernia Repairs. Continue reading →

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