Incisional Hernias
Addressing the ‘Vicious Cycle’ of Incisional Hernias
New York—Incisional hernias continue to occur at a rate worldwide that many would consider unacceptable. Even ...
MARCH 18, 2020
Prophylactic Mesh Reduces Hernias, but Not Without Trade-offs
Prophylactic intraperitoneal mesh implantation reduces hernia incidence but also brings increased early ...
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
Surgeon Touts New Minimally Invasive Approach to Incisional Hernias
In 2008, after treating a bilateral hernia laparoscopically via transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair, ...
OCTOBER 11, 2016
Laparotomy Closure: How Can We Improve?
At the 2016 Americas Hernia Society annual meeting, Dr. William Hope discusses important steps surgeons should be ...
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
Can Mesh Prevent Incisional Hernias?
Rotterdam, Netherlands—Would you consider placing mesh prophylactically during a midline laparotomy? An ...
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
