Video Library - California Hernia Specialists

Patient Education & The Specialist Difference

Experience Matters: The Specialist Difference

Why high surgical volume matters for safety.

Hernia Surgery Success Rates:

Using Data to Choose the Best Specialist

Hernia Research and Outcomes

Our Partnership with the AHSQC Quality Collaborative

Choosing a Hernia Surgeon:

Why Specialization, Volume, and Facilities Matter

Meet Dr. Harris

Board-Certified Hernia Specialist & Surgeon Background

Hernia Symptoms Explained

Pain, Bulges & Strangulation Risks

Open vs. Laparoscopic Hernia Repair

Which is Right for You?

What to Expect on Your Hernia Surgery Day

Preparation, Process, and Recovery

Consultation Timeline:

Elective vs. Emergency Care

Hernia Surgery Costs:

Uninsured & Self-Pay Patients

No-Mesh & Tissue-Only Repairs

Is a Non-Mesh Repair Right for You?

Weighing benefits vs. recurrence rates.

Outcomes: Non-Mesh vs. Mesh Repair

Data on recurrence and chronic pain.

Umbilical Repair Without Mesh: Am I a Candidate?

The “2cm Rule” and BMI criteria.

The Shouldice Technique

Who is a candidate for this specialized tissue repair?

Can Surgery Be Done Without Mesh?

Patient selection and outcomes.

Surgical Walkthroughs (The Surgeon’s Perspective)

Unedited Laparoscopic Inguinal Repair

Full length surgery with surgeon narration.

“Skin-to-Skin” TEP Walkthrough

Dual-view internal and external footage.

Open Umbilical Repair Walkthrough

Ventralex ST mesh and umbilicoplasty.

Open Inguinal Repair & Nerve Preservation

Standard open protocol with Bard Soft Mesh.

Anatomy Walkthrough (Thin Patient)

Clear visualization of inguinal structures.

Large Scrotal Hernia Repair (Open)

Complex colon reduction and reconstruction.

Laparoscopic Scrotal Hernia Repair

Minimally invasive reduction of large hernias.

Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair

“Swiss Cheese” Defects & Mesh Reinforcement

Laparoscopic Bilateral Repair

Fixing Both Sides in One Surgery

Open Bilateral Inguinal Hernia Repair

Step-by-Step Surgical Walkthrough

Bilateral Sports Hernia Repair

Visualizing the “Weak Floor”

Recovery, Safety & Clinical Data

Recovery Timeline & Lifting Limits

When can you return to the gym?

Opioid-Free Recovery Protocol

Multimodal pain management strategies.

Hernia Surgery Post-Op Care

Tips for Managing Pain, Swelling, and Recovery

Is Hernia Mesh Safe?

Lightweight vs. heavy mesh explained.

Understanding Complications

Real-world statistics on risks.

Chronic Pain: Risks & Prevention

How we mitigate long-term pain risks.

Nerve Injury Risks & Prevention

Anatomy and nerve preservation techniques.

Long-Term Hernia Recovery

The 4-Week Return-to-Sport Protocol

The Truths About Hernia Mesh

Safety, Risks, and Recurrence Rates

Important Points To Consider When Choosing Your Hernia Surgeon:

Be sure to find a surgeon who focus’ on hernias, makes them a priority in their practice, tracks their patient outcomes and publishes that data for future patients to review. This will help you choose a quality surgeon for your care.
Ensure your surgeon performs a high volume of hernia surgeries. No one in any field can be proficient if they are only doing something a couple of times a month.
Being treated at a specialized hernia center with a dedicated team of nurses, doctors and staff members provides the highest quality care before, during, and after your hernia surgery and allows for more successful outcomes.

Patients should be seen by a surgeon who can offer all forms of hernia surgery, including no mesh, mesh, open and advanced minimally invasive techniques. This ensures your surgeon can offer the best technique tailored for your case.
Most laparoscopic patients experience less pain postoperatively and often can return to normal activities sooner. Laparoscopic hernia surgery can result in better patient experiences for some patients.
Knowing what the expected recovery will include, including pain management, sets the road to a successful outcome even before the surgery starts.

Why Dr. Harris For Your Hernia Care?

One of the only surgeons in the country to publish his Nationally Recognized Patient Outcome Data – for future patients to review
The highest volume hernia surgeon on the West Coast performing over 600 hernia repairs per year
Awarded the prestigious Orange County Medical Association Physician of Excellence Award 11 consecutive years (2015 – 2026)

The highest rated hernia surgeon in the country on HealthGrades, Google, and Yelp
Patient outcomes – recurrence rates, chronic pain, complications – which are consistently lower than other surgeons
Invited guest speaker for the Abdominal Core Health Quality Collaborative Improvement Summit as an expert in hernia repair