When a person has surgery to correct a problem, they hope that operation fully takes care of the problem. This is especially true for patients who undergo hernia surgery, because surgery does fully correct the problem in the majority of cases. However, for a small group of patients, they end up back in the doctor’s […]
6 Preoperative Tips Before Hernia Surgery
Hernia surgery is one of the most common procedures that Dr. Koeplin and his team perform, and while the vast majority have great outcomes, your recovery is not fully dictated by their surgical skill. For many patients, how well they’ll recover following hernia surgery is dictated in part by the effort they put in before […]
Treating Direct and Indirect Inguinal Hernias
Hernias can occur throughout a number of different places in your body, but when they develop in the groin area, they are classified as inguinal hernias. These hernias develop in what’s known as the inguinal canal, and they can have direct or indirect causes. We look at the difference between the two types of inguinal […]
The Recovery Timeline After Hernia Surgery
Although hernia surgery can usually be performed with a minimally invasive technique, it still takes a decent toll on your body. Don’t expect to head back to work or get back on the practice field the day after surgery. But when can you expect to do some everyday activities after your hernia operation? We take […]
Do I Need Hernia Surgery, Or Can I Wait?
Hernias come in many different forms and sizes, and not all of them require surgery right away. That being said, a hernia will not heal on its own, and the only way to fix a hernia is with surgery. So should you undergo an operation right away if you suffer a hernia, or can you […]
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