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What Is An Abdominal Wall Hernia?
The most common types of hernias develop within the abdominal wall which runs from the rib cage down to the groin. It is the strong wall of muscle and tissue that holds your organs (such as your stomach and intestines) inside the abdomen. When tissues or organs bulge...
Why is My Weight Important?
We know that losing weight can be a difficult task, especially if your hernia is limiting your ability to exercise. However, managing your weight helps to get your body in shape so that you will get the best results from your operation. Achieving a reasonable weight...
What is a hernia?
Hernias are quite common, particularly in men. Anyone can develop a hernia at any age. In fact, people are often surprised to learn that babies can actually be born with hernias. A hernia may develop when there is a weak spot or opening in the wall of muscle and...
The Safest Hernia Repair: Why Shouldice Hospital Leads the Way
Over 80 years of clinical evidence clearly demonstrates that the Shouldice surgical procedure is exceptionally safe and the repair is secure and reliable. Our rate of infection, complications and recurrence is less than 0.5% for primary inguinal hernia repairs. This...
What are the symptoms of a hernia?
The most common sign of a hernia is a soft swelling or bulge under your skin. The type of hernia you have will determine where the bulge appears on your body. Some hernias can only be seen when you stand up, and may disappear completely when you lie down. Others may...
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The Shouldice Method: an expert’s consensus
The Shouldice Repair, a globally recognized technique for inguinal hernia repair, has long been celebrated for its outcomes and patient-centered approach. A new study seeks to clarify the essential steps of this non-mesh tissue repair, as identified by expert surgeons...
Incidence of opioid use and early postoperative pain intensity after primary unilateral inguinal hernia repair at a single‑center specialty hospital
A recent study examined the incidence of opioid use, pain intensity, and the effectiveness of pain management after primary unilateral inguinal hernia repair (PUIHR) at a single-center specialty hospital. The findings reveal that most patients achieved effective pain...
The Shouldice repair for groin hernias
The Shouldice repair, first introduced over 70 years ago, remains one of the most successful and enduring techniques for hernia repair. While numerous new procedures have emerged in recent decades, not all have delivered on their initial promise. In contrast, the...
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