Botox Meets Hernia Surgery
You may know Botox from the world of cosmetics, but it has found a powerful role in the repair of complex hernia. Before surgery, a simple injection can relax the...
28
Sep
04
Sep
Downsizing the Repair in Complex Incisional Hernias
One of the most powerful tools available to a surgeon repairing complex abdominal wall hernias — particularly incisional hernias — is component separation techniques. Applying these techniques increases the chance...
22
Aug
Revision Surgery After Inguinal Hernia Repair: Mesh Removal and Beyond
Revision Surgery After Inguinal Hernia Repair: Mesh Removal and Beyond Laparoscopic and robotic inguinal hernia repair has become increasingly preferred worldwide in recent years, as it offers less pain, faster recovery,...
14
Aug
Sexual Pain After Hernia Surgery: The Question No One Asks!
Where Are These Patients? Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most commonly performed operations in general surgery. Yet this operation has a rarely discussed complication: pain that occurs in men...
10
Jul
Ozempic: A Game-Changer in Hernia Surgery!
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...
03
Nov
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 to...
08
Sep
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...
08
Sep
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...
02
Jul
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...
25
Jun
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...