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A hernia occurs when the specific organ is squeezed outside the surrounding tissue through a weak point due to increased pressure and muscle weakness in the affected region. Inguinal hernia, incisional hernia, hiatal hernia, femoral and umbilical hernia are the common types of hernia.

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Management of Hernia Surgery Failure

This article briefly discusses the management of hernia repair failures such as chronic pain, mesh failure, hematoma, and recurrence of the hernia.

4 min readJuly 5, 2023

Innovations in Mesh Technology for Hernia Repair- An Overview

Innovations in mesh technology for hernia repair improve biocompatibility, minimize infection risk, and enhance patient outcomes.

4 min readJuly 30, 2024

Umbilical Hernia in Children: A Clinical Evaluation

Umbilical hernias in children are a common and often harmless condition. Though it is often self-limiting, surgical interventions are required in a few cases.

4 min readJune 21, 2024

Surgical Techniques for Complex Ventral Hernia Repair

Complex ventral hernias have defect widths less than 10 cm, and more than half of the abdominal organs are outside the abdomen and are difficult to heal.

4 min readMay 29, 2024

Robotic Hernia Surgery - Types, Recommendations, Causes, Advantages, and Disadvantages

Robotic hernia surgery is an advanced technique where the surgeon performs robotic surgery using da Vinci technology.

4 min readDecember 21, 2022

Understanding the Types of Hernia Better

The protrusion of an internal organ through a weak spot in the muscles or tissues is called a hernia. Read further to know more about it.

Understanding the Types of Hernia Better

Management of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a rare birth defect that causes an abnormal opening in the diaphragm, leading to respiratory difficulties.

4 min readJanuary 30, 2024

Epigastric Hernia - An Overview

A hernia in the abdominal wall occurs when fat or bodily tissue pushes through the belly button and the sternum of the rib cage. Read to know more.

4 min readJanuary 30, 2024

Parastomal Hernia - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Parastomal hernias (stoma hernia) are common complications at the incision site or cut, but is it repairable?

4 min readNovember 23, 2022

Lung Hernia: An Unusual Condition

Lung hernia is a condition with protruding lungs from the thorax (the area between the lower abdomen and the upper base of the neck). Read more about it below.

4 min readSeptember 4, 2023