Cord lipoma is a clinical entity frequently encountered during inguinal hernia surgery, yet often overlooked. It holds significant importance in terms of correct diagnosis and surgical management. In this blog...
In this blog post, I will discuss the anatomical features of scrotal hernias, the nuances in the diagnostic process, and the challenges we face in surgical repair. My goal is...
Laparoscopic surgery began in the early 1990s with laparoscopic cholecystectomy. For many surgeons, it's their first experience with laparoscopic surgery. In those early days, the variety of laparoscopic instruments was...
Hernias, including inguinal, umbilical, and incisional types, are common surgical diseases. For example, over 20 million inguinal hernia repairs are performed worldwide annually. However, hernia repair is not without challenges....
I took this photo of the Neptune Fountain in Piazza Maggiore, Bologna, and it got me thinking about the role Neptune’s trident plays in hernia surgery. The god of the...
As laparoscopic surgery becomes increasingly widespread, a new type of hernia has emerged: Trocar Site Hernia. These hernias are most commonly observed at trocar entry points larger than 10 mm,...
What is an Umbilical Hernia? An umbilical hernia occurs when part of the intestine, organ or abdominal soft tissue protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles near the navel...
Rectus diastasis is not a hernia but sometimes it needs to be repaired! Rectus diastasis (Divarification) has become a popular topic among hernia surgeons recently. The definition, classification, and whether rectus...
I shared short videos prepared by the European Hernia Society to generally inform patients with hernias. Hernias are more than just a bulge in the abdominal wall and their presence can affect your...
In this third and final entry of the trilogy, I will discuss the Hernia Summit 2024, which took place from February 15th to 17th, 2024, in Big Sky, Montana, USA....
