About 15,000 of these patients will develop an incisional hernia. Both open and laparoscopic surgical repair have been proven to be safe. However, the most effective treatment of incisional ...

Good outcomes are expected with incisional hernia repair, particularly with the laparoscopic method. Patients will usually go home the day of surgery and can expect a one- to two-week recovery ...

Bageacu S, Blanc P, Breton C, Gonzales M, Porcheron J, Chabert M et al.: Laparoscopic repair of incisional hernia: a retrospective study of 159 patients. Surg Endosc 2002; 16: 345–8. MEDLINE e57.

In most cases, the open approach is the best and safest way to repair an incisional hernia. However, there are situations in which patients may benefit from the laparoscopic approach. Incisional ...

The following patients will be eligible for the randomization to either open or laparoscopic repair: Adult patients who are referred to the surgical clinic for assessment of an incisional hernia ...

So, if symptoms or pain occur, you should talk to your doctor about treatment options. For example, painful hernias will typically need surgical repair. Below, learn about common hernia symptoms and ...

Incisional hernia. An incisional hernia occurs when ... instruments and typically mesh for repair. Robotic-assisted ...

Q. I think I have a small hernia in my groin that’s probably going to need surgery. How soon should I get this thing taken care of? A. First, if you suspect you have a hernia, get it checked ...

Dr. Mazen Iskandar, a nationally recognized expert in complex hernia repair and founder of The Iskandar Complex Hernia Center, has been chosen to author two key chapters in Surgical Endoscopy and ...