Hernias are a common medical problem. In the United States more than one million hernia surgeries are performed each year.

The Baylor Medicine Hernia Center offers comprehensive care for a vast array of hernias, ranging from simple to complex abdominal wall problems, including umbilical hernias, inguinal hernias, ventral ...

An aching belly or a constant pain in the groin could be a sign of hernia – a common condition among both men and women. According to doctors, hernias cause extreme discomfort and do not go away ...

One of the most common types of hernia, inguinal hernia, appears as a lump or swelling in the groin region. It usually causes fat or part of the small intestine to swell and bulge the lower ...

A hiatal hernia cannot be self-diagnosed with a physical exam and may be potentially dangerous. Instead, you should see a doctor if you experience symptoms of a hiatal hernia, such as indigestion ...

Meshes used in surgery to reinforce soft or weak tissues such as hernia repairs using the open or laparoscopy approach. The double-layered structure means that the device is especially indicated ...

When determining whether a hiatal hernia requires surgery, doctors often consider the symptoms and the type of hernia. Surgery may be recommended if the hernia become large enough that it bulges ...

Abdominal wall hernia disease is often a complex problem and the treatment options are numerous, especially with the ongoing development of new prosthetic materials or tacking devices. As such, a ...

Cutting edge technology may come with downsides. For an abdominal wall hernia repair, also known as a ventral hernia repair, the most common surgical approaches have been laparoscopic and open ...

Laparoscopic hernia repair is similar to other laparoscopic procedures. General anesthesia is given, and a small cut (incision) is made in or just below the navel. The abdomen is inflated with air so ...