What to know about hernias and hernia repair
Affecting more than 5 million Americans, a hernia is a common condition in which a part of an organ is displaced and protrudes through the wall of the cavity containing it — often involving the intestine at a weak point in the abdominal wall. Sometimes, a hernia is referred to as a rupture, or a hole in the muscle wall. But how do you know if you have a hernia? How are hernias treated?
One sign of a hernia is a bulge, which can be painful. Nausea, vomiting and cons tipation can also be associated… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
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Prehabilitation before hernia repair can lead to an improved recovery
Rehabilitation is widely recognized for its critical role in successful recovery from many surgical procedures. However, many don ’t realize the importance of prehabilitation in recovering from certain procedures, such as surgical hernia repair. Prehabilitation is the process of ensuring optimal physical functionality before surgery.
A hernia is a hole or defect in the abdominal muscular wall which allows internal tissue to protrude or stick out, usually creating a bulge. Hernias may or may not… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
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nanoMesh(TM) LLC (a subsidiary of Exogenesis Corporation) Announces Completion Filing of a Second Pre-Marketing Notification Application (510(k)) with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Innovative Soft Tissue Repair Implant Possesses a Unique Nanometer-level Surface Texture
BILLERICA, Mass., April 6, 2021 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- nanoMesh LLC, a subsidiary of Exogenesis Corporation, announced today that it has suc... Devices, Surgery, FDA Exogenesis, nanoMesh, hernia repair (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
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A journey from despair to hope: One man finds healing with hernia care
In July 2018, 56-year-old Scott Gilpin was traveling home to Florida from his 30th wedding anniversary trip in Hawaii. After lifting heavy luggage into his rental car, he felt a pain in his stomach.
A number of doctor visits and series of blood tests confirmed Gilpin had a hernia. A week later, he was scheduled for what was supposed to be a routine surgery at a hospital in Florida — or so he thought it would be routine.
The surgery was unsuccessful, leaving his hernia un-repaired in additi on… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
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In Low Resource Settings, Task Sharing for Mesh Hernia Repair Seems Safe, Effective In Low Resource Settings, Task Sharing for Mesh Hernia Repair Seems Safe, Effective
Patient outcomes for elective mesh hernia repair were similar for medical doctors and associate clinicians in Sierra Leone, a new randomized controlled trial shows.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
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How Do You Treat and Repair an Umbilical Hernia?
Title: How Do You Treat and Repair an Umbilical Hernia?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 1/27/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/27/2021 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General)
Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General - January 27, 2021 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: news
3-D printed Biomesh minimizes hernia repair complications
(Baylor College of Medicine) A newly-designed 3D-printed Biomesh effectively minimized postsurgical complications of hernia repair in an animal model. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
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Trained medical staff can perform safe, effective hernia surgery
(Norwegian University of Science and Technology) Many low and middle-income countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, don't have enough surgeons to perform vital surgeries, such as groin hernia repairs. Training non-doctor associate clinicians in this procedure provides a safe and effective solution, a new study shows. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
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Laparoscopic, Robotic Repair of Ventral Hernia Yield Similar Patient-Reported Outcomes Laparoscopic, Robotic Repair of Ventral Hernia Yield Similar Patient-Reported Outcomes
Laparoscopic and robotic ventral hernia repair with intraperitoneal mesh have comparable patient-reported outcomes, but the robotic approach takes longer and remains more costly, according to results from the PROVE-IT randomized clinical trial.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - December 1, 2020 Category: Surgery Tags: General Surgery News Source Type: news
Sex, Age Among Predictors of Ongoing Pain After Laparoscopic Inguinal-Hernia Repair Sex, Age Among Predictors of Ongoing Pain After Laparoscopic Inguinal-Hernia Repair
About one in 17 patients experience chronic pain following laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (LIHR), and those at higher risk include women and younger patients, according to new findings.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - October 16, 2020 Category: Surgery Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
Versius surgical robotic system launched in France
The robotic technology will be used to conduct procedures such as hernia repair surgeries, prostatectomies and hysterectomies. (Source: mobihealthnews)
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Antibiotic prophylaxis for prevention of postoperative wound infection in adults undergoing open elective inguinal or femoral hernia repair
Updated review (27 studies; n=8308) finds antibiotic prophylaxis for hernioplasty probably reduces all types of wound infections in a high infection risk environment, with little/no difference in a low-risk environment. Evidence for open herniorrhaphy is uncertain. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
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Fewer Recurrences Seen After Robotic Paraesophageal Hernia Repairs Fewer Recurrences Seen After Robotic Paraesophageal Hernia Repairs
Robotic-assisted paraesophageal hernia (PEH) repair appears to be associated with a lower rate of hernia recurrence than is laparoscopic surgery, according to a new study.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - September 1, 2020 Category: Surgery Tags: General Surgery News Source Type: news
FDA Approves Xaracoll (bupivacaine hydrochloride) Implant for Acute Postsurgical Pain Relief Following Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
ATHLONE, Ireland, Aug. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/— Innocoll Holdings Limited, a specialty pharmaceutical company and portfolio business of Gurnet Point Capital, announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved... (Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Approvals)
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