Patients often ask us about biologic meshes for their hernia repairs. A biologic mesh is one that is derived from either human tissue, or animal tissue. These types of meshes resist infection more than the typical synthetic meshes which are made of a type of plastic. The challenge is that biologic meshes are about 10-100 […]
I absolutely do not want hernia mesh (until I’ve talked with Dr. Harris)!
As discussed previously, I’m not a surgeon that will try and talk you into something. The same goes for using mesh during your hernia repair. Although I won’t operate without using a hernia mesh, I certainly don’t want to force you into having mesh used during your surgery. There are certainly other options (locations and […]
What is the truth about chronic pain after hernia surgery?
If I was having hernia surgery, I would be concerned about everything that could happen to me after surgery. Chronic pain, infections, recurrences of my hernia as well as a lot of other things that would never happen (stroke, death, never waking up!). The one I hear in the office the most is “what are […]
