Most hernia surgeries in America (about 70% for inguinal hernias) are performed as open surgery. Laparoscopic hernia repair is an option depending on the expertise of the surgeon. After inguinal and ...

Using a novel, medication-based approach, a new Northwestern Medicine study successfully reversed existing inguinal hernias in male mice and fully restored their normal anatomy without surgery.

Using a novel, medication-based approach, a new Northwestern Medicine study successfully reversed existing inguinal hernias in male mice and fully restored their normal anatomy without surgery.

Given the fewer negative outcomes associated with delayed surgery, it may be beneficial to postpone hernia repair until after hospital discharge," the researchers reported in the Indian Journal of ...

Even after surgery, these hernias recur in 10 to 15% of men. Using a novel, medication-based approach, a new Northwestern Medicine study successfully reversed existing inguinal hernias in male ...

Using a novel, medication-based approach, a new Northwestern Medicine study successfully reversed existing inguinal hernias in male mice and fully restored their normal anatomy without surgery. Even ...

Using a novel, medication-based approach, a new Northwestern Medicine study successfully reversed existing inguinal hernias in male mice and fully restored their normal anatomy without surgery. Even ...

The only cure for an inguinal hernia is surgery. Since the risk of hernia-related emergencies is low, a doctor may suggest waiting for treatment until symptoms develop. Femoral hernias represent ...

You and your surgeon should decide together if hip or knee replacement is right for you. Our specialists will partner with you to meet your needs in preparation for the surgery. They will discuss ...