Cord Lipoma is a Hernia!
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...
Scrotal Hernias: Anatomical Characteristics, Diagnostic Nuances and Surgical Repair Challenges
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...
Bladed Trocars Should Be Abandoned!
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...
Why Choose Hernia Istanbul for Your Hernia Surgery?
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....
What Does Neptune’s Trident Symbolize In Hernia Surgery?
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...
Suture Every Trocar Incision Above 10 mm!
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,...
Umbilical Hernia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
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...
In Pursuit of Rectus Diastasis
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...
Empowering Patients: Essential Info on Hernia Surgery
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...
Trilogy – Reflections from the Hernia Summit 2024
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....
Mesh-Free Hernia Repair: Exploring Alternatives
I’ve been wanting to write this article for a long time. Some of my patients express their preference for hernia repair without mesh. Some avoid it due to concerns about...
Trilogy – Reflections from the AWR Europe 2024
Trilogy – Reflections from the Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Europe 2024 (AWRE) In this second entry of the trilogy, I will talk about the Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Europe (AWRE). AWRE is...
Trilogy – Reflections from the Annual European Symposium on RAWS
Trilogy – With a series of three engaging blog posts, I will delve into three pivotal conferences focusing on abdominal wall and hernia surgery: Annual European Symposium on Robotic Abdominal...
Essential Questions Before Hernia Surgery
Empower your journey to hernia surgery: ask the right questions, make informed choices! So, what should I ask my surgeon when discussing my hernia surgery? There are certainly many questions...
The Role of Ultrasound in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hernias
In the field of medicine, advancements are occurring simultaneously across almost every specialty, with interactions and solutions tailored to specific needs. Technology plays a significant role, particularly in advanced imaging...
Hernia Journey to Istanbul
Hernia Istanbul is a specialized center focused on the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of abdominal wall hernias and chronic groin pain. We understand that many individuals suffer from hernias, often...
Laparoscopic / Robotic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Being diagnosed with an inguinal hernia can be a cause for concern, but advancements in surgical techniques have brought about a revolution in hernia repair. One such technique, laparoscopic/robotic inguinal...
Oh no! The MESH got infected!
Mesh repair is the gold standard for the repair of abdominal wall hernias. Non-mesh repairs have recurrence rates of over 50%, which are unacceptable. Just like any surgical procedure, hernia...
Who, Where and How Your Hernia is Repaired First Matters Most!
I always say this slogan: “Who, Where and How Your Hernia is Repaired First Matters Most!” Getting your first hernia surgery done by competent surgeons who are well-versed in hernia surgery and...
Hernia Surgery in Women of Childbearing Age
Groin hernias account for 75% of all abdominal wall hernias. They are less common in women compared to men, with a prevalence of 3% in women and nearly one out...
Inguinal Hernia in the Elderly
Inguinal hernia is significant in the elderly and should never be neglected. In this age group, emergency inguinal hernia surgeries, usually due to hernia incarceration, carry a high risk of...
When should hernia repair be performed?
Should every hernia be operated on? Can it be delayed? When should surgery be performed? The answers to these questions are here… A famous quote from William Shakespeare’s play Hamlet...
Chronic Pain after Inguinal Hernia Surgery
Patients with chronic pain after inguinal hernia surgery are often not given the option to undergo additional surgery. Although additional surgery is not the right choice for everyone, mesh removal...
Groin Hernia in Woman
What is a groin hernia in women and why is it important? What is the preferred repair method? Groin hernias are typically associated with men, but they can also occur...
Hernia Surgery in Obese
Obesity is a major health problem in our society, with an increasing number of obese individuals including children. Obesity and its interaction with hernia disease are described in the following...
How a hernia adversely affects your intimacy?
A hernia can be seen in any person. Inguinal hernias are more common in men. Most hernias grow over time and significantly impair a person’s quality of life. Sometimes hernias...
Hernia Surgery and Mesh
Read the informative writing on the use of meshes in the repair of inguinal and abdominal wall hernias! This brief fact sheet will help you have information about the use...
My hernia came back!
The primary goal in hernia surgery is that the repair performed does not recur. Famous German surgeon Theodor Billroth (1829-1894) said in 1878 that “If we could artificially produce tissues of...
Comparison of Open & Keyhole Techniques in Hernia Surgery
In hernia repair, there are traditional open surgery methods and laparoscopic hernia repair methods as known as keyhole surgery. Both ways provide satisfactory results and have superiorities and weaknesses against...