Surgery
More than one surgery is common for hernia patients
About one in six older Americans who'd undergone an operation to repair a hernia had repeat hernia surgery less than 10 years later, Michigan Medicine research found.
Mar 1, 2022
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Surgery
Robotic surgery—what you need to know
While robots once were thought of as part of a far-off future, the use of robotic and other advanced technology now is part of everyday life. But when it comes to robotic surgery, some people may find it unnerving or intimidating. ...
Apr 12, 2018
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Synthetic mesh can improve outcome of prolapse surgery
(Medical Xpress) -- A Nordic multicentre study, headed by researchers from Karolinska Institutet, shows that pelvic organ prolapse surgery using synthetic mesh can be more effective than traditional surgery. The advantages ...
May 12, 2011
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Surgery
Mosquito net safe to use in inguinal hernia repair
Sterilised mosquito nets can replace costly surgical meshes in the repair of inguinal (groin) hernias without further risk to the patients. This makes mosquito nets a good alternative for close to 200 million people in low-income ...
Jan 13, 2016
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Robotic surgical tool, not medical evidence, drives free hernia screenings
Some hospitals are trying a curious new tactic to attract patients: free hernia screenings.
Jul 28, 2019
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Surgery
App predicts risk of developing hernia following abdominal surgery
A new app can predict the likelihood that a patient will develop an incisional hernia following abdominal surgery, using big data to potentially help address a problem effects one out of every eight of these surgical patients. ...
Apr 12, 2019
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Surgery
Study: No outcome differences after hernia surgery by medical doctors vs surgeons in Ghana
Inguinal hernia is one of the most common general surgical conditions in the world, with an estimated 220 million cases and 20 million surgeries performed annually. Inguinal hernia occurs when tissue, like part of the intestine, ...
Jun 26, 2019
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Health
Hernia—a common, treatable condition no one talks about
While an impending storm will trigger cautionary news reports about the risk of a heart attack while shoveling snow, you're less likely to hear how twisting and turning while moving heavy amounts of the tiny ice crystals ...
Jan 16, 2023
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Medical research
Non-surgeon medical staff 'can perform safe operations'
Surgery performed by associate clinicians or medical professionals who are not qualified surgeons are as safe and effective as those performed by doctors, and should be promoted in Sub-Saharan Africa, a study suggests.
Feb 24, 2021
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Surgery
Hernia repair recovery often longer than expected
(HealthDay)—People who undergo surgery to repair an abdominal hernia may underestimate how long their recovery will take, new research indicates.
Apr 3, 2014
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