Preventing Incisional Hernias: Experts Outline Clinical, Financial Concerns

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Following laparotomy, incisional hernias occur in 5% to 20% of all patients and in up to 30% ...

JANUARY 19, 2023

Hernia Prevention in Abdominal Operations

Dr. William Hope discusses current recommendations and data regarding approaches to prophylactic hernia prevention ...

JANUARY 13, 2023

The Risk/Benefit of Mesh Prophylaxis for Hernia Prevention

Eric Pauli, a general surgeon from Hershey, Pa., interviews John Fischer, a plastic surgeon who specializes in ...

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Incisional Hernia Prevention, and Why It’s Tricky

Dr. William Hope discusses the International Symposium on Incisional Hernia Prevention and its highlights, ...

JANUARY 25, 2018

Hernia Prevention Code: Taking the Step From Category III to Category I

The American Medical Association (AMA) approved the submission of a new Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code, ...

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Can Mesh Prevent Incisional Hernias?

Rotterdam, Netherlands—Would you consider placing mesh prophylactically during a midline laparotomy? An ...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

New CPT Code Established for Hernia Prevention

Philadelphia—The American Medical Association favorably sought to expand research in hernia prevention in ...

JULY 21, 2016