Abdominal wall surgery has emerged as a new subspecialty over the past decade, with reconstructive procedures becoming increasingly complex. At the core of every surgical subspecialty lies comprehensive anatomical knowledge,...
PPP is a useful method for preparing patients with complex hernias accompanied by loss of domain. It is adjunct to these type of hernias. When used especially in combination with...
Commonly known as the weight-loss injection, Ozempic has truly shaken things up since its introduction! In this blog post, I explain how this drug has changed the landscape of abdominal...
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...
