Repair of ventral hernias—hernias of the abdominal wall—is among the most commonly performed operations, but not all meshes used in these procedures are created equal, with varying outcomes and costs ...

Researchers led by Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden, have conducted a long-term study regarding the use of mesh reinforcement in hiatal hernia repair for patients with gastroesophageal reflux ...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Surgical Technology International has released a publication led by Dr. Bruce Ramshaw, Past President of the Americas Hernia Society and Co-Founder of CQInsights; and Dr.

The Iskandar Complex Hernia Center, a general surgery practice located in Waxahachie, Texas, has published a clinical resource examining intraperitoneal underlay mesh repair, a minimally invasive ...

(MENAFN- GetNews) "Hernias occur when tissue or an internal organ protrudes through a weakened muscle or fascial defect. Since hernias do not heal on their own, they may enlarge and lead to ...

AUSTIN, Texas — More than one million hernia surgeries are performed in the U.S. every year. The majority of those surgeries involve plastic mesh. Last month, the Food and Drug Administration ordered ...