Ventral Hernia
If you haven't got a hernia yet, you ain't pulling your share - George Steinbrenner
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Abdominal Hernias: What Are They, and How Are They Fixed?
There is a lot of confusion about the various abdominal type hernias that can occur...
Lets first start by discussing what a hernia is. There are medical definitions of a hernia but we can simply describe it in a way that makes sense for everyone in the real world. A hernia is a weakening in that part of the body. Think of it as a bubble in a car tire. That part of the tire is weaker and the air pressure inside can push out that area more than the rest. This “weakening” can result from the thickness of the tissue getting thinner or it can be from the tissue losing its strength. The second part can be thought of as a new versus an old rubber band. The old rubber band has the same…
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Shrinking a surgical robot down is exceptionally difficult, but by doing so the Vicarious trio hopes to help doctors perform abdominal surgeries, starting with hernia operations, faster, safer and with fewer complications than existing alternatives.
Abdominal Wall Hernias
There are several different types of hernias that can occur in the abdominal and surrounding areas. These include umbilical hernias, epigastric hernias, incisional hernias, and others.
Abdominal Wall Hernias in Adults: Diagnosis and Management
Each year, in the United States alone, hundreds of thousands of patients undergo various types of abdominal wall hernia surgery. Many of these patients initially present to the emergency department (ED) with complaints referable to their hernia — pain, worry about the appearance of their hernia, or more urgent or emergent concerns related to hernia incarceration or strangulation.
Current national practice patterns for inpatient management of ventral abdominal wall hernia in the United States
Utilization of laparoscopy for elective abdominal wall hernia repair remains relatively low in the US despite its excellent outcomes. Given the substantial financial burden associated with these hernias, future research focused on preventing the development and optimizing the surgical treatment of ventral abdominal wall hernias is warranted.
Do You Fix Ventral Hernias Like Inguinal Hernias?
My patients often ask what is the difference between an Inguinal and Ventral hernia, and they are confused that the repair in one is usually laparoscopic while the other is in an open fashion.
Nomenclature in Abdominal Wall Hernias: Is It Time for Consensus?
Abdominal wall reconstruction is a rapidly evolving area of surgical interest. Due to the increase in prevalence and size of ventral hernias and the high recurrence rates, the academic community has become motivated to find the best reconstruction techniques.
Abdominal Hernias: What Are They, and How Are They Fixed?
There is a lot of confusion about the various abdominal type hernias that can occur.
ScienceDirect
Abdominal wall hernias are conditions where intraabdominal contents protrude through the normal muscle and fascial layers of the abdominal wall.
StatPearls
Ventral hernias of the abdomen are non-inguinal, non-hiatal defects in the fascia of the abdominal wall. They are commonly seen in clinical practice. The repair of these abdominal wall defects is a common surgery performed by general surgeons. T
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