Incisional Hernia after Total Abdominal Hysterectomy – Margaret ’ s Story
I had my TAH (total abdominal hysterectomy) 3 years ago (I was 61 years). The reason for needing an op, was not about hysterectomy, but needing to have a 22cm ovarian cyst removed, the doctors thought may be dangerous, they decided its best to also have a TAH.
So really having the hysterectomy op was a precaution. The reason I decided to post my experience here, is this. Two years after the double op, while working towards selling my property, I heard a sound of ‘pop’ somewhere inside me. I did not realise then what was happening. The next day I was in the worst pain I had ever had. In short, because of the op ...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - July 31, 2014 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health hernia hysterectomy stories total abdominal hysterectomy Source Type: news
After Femoral Hernia Repair, Women at Risk for ReoperationAfter Femoral Hernia Repair, Women at Risk for Reoperation
After repair of femoral hernia, women are at greater risk of reoperation for recurrence, Danish researchers say. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - July 16, 2014 Category: Surgery Tags: General Surgery News Source Type: news
Weekend Emergency Surgeries Deadlier for Children - 7/2/14
Children who undergo simple emergency surgeries, such as hernia repairs or appendix removals, on weekends are more likely to suffer complications and even die than children getting the same kind of treatment during the week, according to results of a Johns Hopkins Children’s Center study. (Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine News)
Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine News - July 2, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: news
UCLA physicians use Google Glass to teach surgery abroad
Imagine watching a procedure performed live through the eyes of the surgeon. That’s exactly what surgical leaders in the United States were able to do while overseeing surgeons training in Paraguay and Brazil with the help of UCLA doctors and Google Glass.
UCLA surgeon Dr. David Chen and surgical resident Dr. Justin Wagner have made it their mission to teach hernia surgery around the world and are harnessing the latest technologies to help.
“Hernia repair is the most common operation performed worldwide,” said Chen, assistant clinical professor of general surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. “F...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - June 11, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Evaluation of Scrotal Masses - 2014 review from Am Fam Physician
Scrotal masses are caused by a variety of disorders, ranging from benign conditions to those requiring emergent surgical intervention. Painful scrotal masses require urgent evaluation. Here are some causes of scrotal masses:- Characteristics that suggest testicular torsion include rapid symptom onset, nausea and vomiting, high position of the testicle, and abnormal cremasteric reflex. Doppler ultrasonography or surgical exploration is required to confirm the diagnosis. Surgical repair must occur within 6 hours of symptom onset to reliably salvage the testicle. - Epididymitis/orchitis have a slower onset and are associated ...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - May 29, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Tags: AFP Oncology Urology Source Type: news
Via Surgical Ltd. Receives FDA Clearance to Commercialize FasTouch(TM), the First Suture-Like Mesh Fixation System for Hernia Repair
AMIRIM, Israel, April 4, 2014 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Via Surgical Ltd., a leading developer of hernia mesh fixation technologies, today announced that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance to commercialize FasTouchTM. FasTouch fixatio... Devices, Surgery, FDAVia Surgical, FasTouch, hernia repair (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - April 4, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Recovering from abdominal hernia repair often takes longer than patients expect, study finds
Think having a hernia repaired is going to be a walk in the park — or that you’ll be ready to take a walk in the park within hours afterward? It may be time for a reality check, a study suggests. Researchers found that though patients tend to expect to return to normal activities swiftly after laparoscopic ventral hernia repair, many of those studied were still experiencing pain and fatigue several days later. People under 60 and women in particular seemed to have more prolonged recoveries. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - April 3, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Hernia Repair Recovery Often Longer Than Expected
Title: Hernia Repair Recovery Often Longer Than ExpectedCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/3/2014 9:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/3/2014 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General)
Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General - April 3, 2014 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: news
Recovering From Abdominal Hernia Repair Often Takes Longer Than Patients Expect
Salt Lake City — Think having a hernia repaired is going to be a walk in the park — or that you’ll be ready to take a walk in the park within hours afterward? It may be time for a reality check, a Mayo Clinic study suggests. Researchers found that though patients tend to [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - April 3, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Insightra Medical Launches Freedom Inguinal Hernia Repair System Study
Insightra Medical, Inc. announced today the commencement of patient enrollment in the company’s Freedom Inguinal Hernia Repair System Study that is led by Dr. Karl LeBlanc of Our Lady of the Lake...(PRWeb March 12, 2014)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/03/prweb11649309.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - March 13, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Mesh Repair Linked to Less Hernia Recurrence, More Risks Mesh Repair Linked to Less Hernia Recurrence, More Risks
Although mesh repair had a small reduction in recurrence rates compared with suture repairs for primary ventral hernias, risks for seroma and surgical site infection increased. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - February 21, 2014 Category: Surgery Tags: General Surgery News Source Type: news
Mesh for Hernia Repair Reduces Recurrence, Study Suggests
Title: Mesh for Hernia Repair Reduces Recurrence, Study SuggestsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/19/2014 4:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 2/20/2014 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Crohn's Disease General)
Source: MedicineNet Crohn's Disease General - February 20, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Mesh for Hernia Repair Reduces Recurrence, Study Suggests
But the open surgery technique increases odds of complications, researchers find
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Hernia (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - February 19, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Variations in health outcome and costs among NHS providers for common surgical procedures
RightCare found variation both in the use of resources and outcomes for hip replacement, knee replacement, hernia repair and varicose vein surgery. More .... (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - January 13, 2014 Category: UK Health Authors: Maria Axford Source Type: news
Can an Umbilical Hernia Repair Give a Child a Bellyache?Can an Umbilical Hernia Repair Give a Child a Bellyache?
Is it the surgery, or the umbilical hernia, that leads to later abdominal pain in children? Medscape Pediatrics (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines - November 25, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Pediatrics Viewpoint Source Type: news
