After the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services established higher reimbursement for the repair of anterior abdominal ...

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 ...

Hernias are a common medical problem. In the United States more than one million hernia surgeries are performed each year. A ...

Catholic leaders across the U.S. and the world united in prayer Friday for Pope Francis after it was reported the 88-year-old ...

A randomized multi-centre trial comparing the cost-effectiveness of two surgical techniques for the repair of incisional hernias: laparoscopic vs. conventional open repair. The following patients ...

The Vatican said the Pontiff’s schedule has been cleared through at least the morning of Feb. 17 while he undergoes tests and ...

However, a small epigastric hernia causing no symptoms may not require any treatment. Incisional hernias can occur in 10% to 15% of people who have abdominal surgery. This type of hernia may ...

In this clinical comment, clinical nurse specialist Paul Beland reflects on his experiences as a living kidney donor.

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Pope Francis undergoes a three-hour abdominal surgery to repair an incisional hernia on June 7. A team of surgeons removes scar tissue and operates on a hernia in the pope’s abdominal wall at ...

The recurrence of large (>8 cm width) incisional hernias remains a challenging problem in surgical practice. We present a case report of a large recurrent incisional hernia following multiple prior ...