The first step in the workup for an inguinal hernia is obviously making an accurate diagnosis. Once that diagnosis is made, then our patients need to make a decision on whether they want treatment at the time of diagnosis. So let’s start with how hernias are diagnosed. By far the most common diagnostic test for […]
International guidelines for groin hernia management
Due to the impact that groin hernias have on the healthcare system and the patients who require treatment, it is important that we understand the details of groin hernia care so that we can best take care of our patients. This includes everything from the the causes and diagnosis of groin hernias, all the way […]
Male Fertility and Bilateral Hernia Repair
Many of our male patients ask about preservation of their fertility after hernia repair. Clearly with unilateral (one sided) hernia repair, the incidence of infertility is zero. However, with bilateral hernia repairs, patients sometimes worry about becoming infertile. Endoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) hernia repair with polypropylene mesh has become a well-established technique. However, since the […]
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