If you need to have surgery to repair a hernia, you may experience better surgical outcomes if you avoid taking opioids prior to your operation than those who do. According to presenters at the America’s Hernia Society 2016 meeting, avoiding opioids for abdominal wall repair (AWR) prior to surgery has been linked to two significant […]
Can Hernia or Hernia Surgery Cause Infertility?
Inguinal hernias can present many painful symptoms, but the most pressing concern for many male patients is whether or not a hernia (or hernia surgery) can cause infertility. In this article, we are going to discuss whether a groin hernia or hernia surgery can result in infertility. Hernias & Infertility In general, it is very […]
Can a Hernia Come Back after Surgery?
Hernia surgery is meant to repair your hernia, but some patients experience subsequent hernias following their procedure. In this article, we will talk about the possibility of a recurrent hernia and the best steps to take if this happens to you. The Goal of Hernia Surgery Hernia surgery is almost always the necessary treatment when […]
4 Possible Hernia Surgery Complications
All surgical procedures come with a certain amount of risk. Thanks to advancements in technology and surgical procedures, these risks are at an all-time low. But they still exist, and patients should educate themselves on the potential risks of any procedure before deciding to go under the knife. In this blog, we are going to […]
Femoral Hernia – Symptoms & Treatment Options
We have already talked a lot about hernias on this site – the various types, their symptoms, and treatment options. In this article, we are going to focus solely on the femoral hernia. Femoral hernias are much less common than inguinal hernias accounting for about three to five percent of groin hernias. We will talk […]
