What are the recurrence rates after laparoscopic versus open repair of primary inguinal hernia in women? In a recent review, published in JAMA Surgery, [1] the authors present a summary of findings ...

Umbilical hernias are typically painless and close on their own. That said, if your baby is experiencing symptoms like a swollen and tender bump, vomiting, and crying, then medical attention may be ...

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That noticeable bulge around your belly button might seem harmless at first, but umbilical hernias can develop into serious medical situations requiring surgical intervention. Understanding when this ...

Have you seen a collection of fluid in the pseudosac (the fascia transversalis covering of the sac) after laparoscopic total extraperitoneal patch (TEPP) repair of inguinal hernias? This collection ...

When Fergie sang about "lovely lady lumps," she certainly wasn't talking about hernias. But that's exactly what they are (def not lovely tho)—little bulges that occur when an internal organ pushes ...

When new mom Kari Horn discovered a lump above her belly button one year after giving birth through C-section, she wasn't sure what to think. The lump was small yet uncomfortable, and it interfered ...