There are several different types of hernia: Inguinal hernia (groin area) Femoral hernia (outer groin) Umbilical hernia (belly button) Hiatal (hiatus ... needed surgical repair within 10 years ...

Hiatal hernias: In cases where the stomach pushes up into the chest, robotic surgery provides the surgeon with a better view of the diaphragm, making it easier to repair the hernia and reduce the ...

P4HB mesh offers a safer, absorbable alternative to polypropylene, reducing infection risk and chronic complications in ventral hernia repair There is little justification for general surgeons to ...

FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today announced 510(k) clearance from the U.S ...

Up to 12% of patients may develop chronic pain after inguinal hernia mesh repair—often linked to synthetic mesh and sometimes requiring revision surgery Phasix mesh is the elusive, safer ...

Background and Aim: Barrett's esophagus has been associated with the presence of hiatal hernia; however, to date no meta-analysis of the relationship has been performed. We aimed to conduct a ...

FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today announced 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food ...

For example, in a study comparing suture repair of incisional hernia to mesh repair, it was found that "mesh repair results in a lower recurrence rate and less abdominal pain and does not result ...