Hernia
From the Journals
Smokers face higher infection risk after hernia operations
Findings support encouraging smoking cession prior to procedures, says surgeon who requires patients to quit at least 3 months ahead.
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Defining incisional hernia risk in IBD surgery
A large study of IBD patients looked at the factors driving postop incisional hernia.
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Morbid, super obesity raises laparoscopic VHR risk
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. - Laparoscopic hernia repair is riskier in patients with BMI over 40 kg/m2.
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Unscheduled visits for pain after hernia surgery common, costly
Postop pain after hernia surgery can mean numerous visits or calls to the surgical service.
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The case for closing robotic surgery port sites
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. – Hernias that occur at port sites after robotic surgery are rare but potentially harmful to patients.
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Hernia repair patients had less pain with lightweight mesh
Patients reported having less pain 1 year after hernia repair with lightweight mesh than with heavy mesh.
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Clinical trial: Telescopic vs. balloon dissection for hernia
Are telescopic dissection and balloon dissection for hernia surgery comparable?
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Biologic mesh safe, effective for prevention of parastomal hernia recurrence
Placement of biologic mesh was a factor in prevention of parastomal hernia recurrence in a small study.
News
Withholding elective surgery in smokers, obese patients
Last year, the English county of Hertfordshire banned elective surgeries in smokers and obese patients until they stopped smoking or lost weight...
Feature
Clinical trial: The Role of the Robotic Platform in Inguinal Hernia Repair Surgery
An interventional trial to examine robotic platform efficacy is currently recruiting patients who require inguinal hernia repair surgery.
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Frailty, not age, predicted complications after ambulatory surgery
Frailty was associated with a significant increase in 30-day complications after ambulatory hernia repair.