That’s the quote that my office hears not infrequently. But, we work closely with patients who have lost their insurance recently or just don’t have insurance at this time. In today’s job climate, this is not an uncommon situation! My office is happy to schedule a consultation with us without any further obligation. If you […]
Getting back to basics: What is a hernia?
The formal definition of a hernia is a protrusion of an internal organ through a wall of the cavity (as of the abdomen) in which it is normally enclosed. That being said, actually UNDERSTANDING what a hernia is can be one of the most important aspects of having a hernia. By learning what a hernia […]
Complex Incisional Hernias: Is outpatient laparoscopic repair the best option?
An incisional hernia is the term used to describe a hernia that forms at the location of a prior surgery. This means that when the muscle was opened for a prior surgery, and then sewn back together, the muscle didn’t heal 100%. A small tear in the muscle formed where the prior surgery took place. […]