Modified Kugel open technique - by: Jorgilu
Hi - I've had a left inguinal hernia for 4 years and recently decided to finally have surgery. I am very anxious and most concerned about post-op long term pain and mesh issues. I recently saw an...
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Hi, I have an inguinal hernia, right side. I’ve done a lot of research online, & it’s looking like I’ll go for Lichtenstein or Open preperitoneal. Open preperitoneal maybe less pain; Lichtenstein...
View ArticleSurgeon challenging Radiologist's CT scan - by: jzinckgra
Hi, I had inguinal hernia repair, left side middle of June. Around same time I felt similar pains on right side. Surgeon looked during surgery and saw nothing. Had follow up appt in July and he felt...
View ArticleUndetermined Lower Pelvic - by: idoncov
I have pain mainly in the area between the scrotum and the anus. This pain does not occur while laying down but occurs while walking or sitting. After being rested there is no pain when starting to...
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How to find surgeons with <1% recurrence & chronic pain rates? etc Hi, I’m re-posting the post below because a sentence I put in square brackets in the original didn’t appear, & I didn’t...
View ArticlePossible Hernia, But With Odd Symptoms? - by: TomTomorrow
Glad I found this forum. Hoping Dr. Towfigh and others might be able to offer some advice. Briefly: I'm male, 38, with no history of abdominal discomfort, surgery, or injury. Approximately two months...
View Articletop hernia doctors in georgia or tn - by: wfadcock
Who are considered the top hernia docs in georgia , Tennessee or florida? Thanks for any information.
View ArticleNeurectomy with 2nd surgery - by: MikeL
Question to specialists. Why is neurectomy not done "by default"/"highly recommended" when corrective procedure is performed? There are enough cases with repeatative issues on the operated site,...
View Article6th Right Inguinal Hernia - by: WVRap
I had a right Inguinal hernia repaired one Dec 4th by Dr Goodyear. It was my 5th surgery on the same side, one lap and four open, Well about 4 days ago I had the bright idea to shovel some snow. Bad...
View ArticleSurgeon challenging Radiologist's CT scan - by: jzinckgra
Hi, I had inguinal hernia repair, left side middle of June. Around same time I felt similar pains on right side. Surgeon looked during surgery and saw nothing. Had follow up appt in July and he felt...
View ArticlePain/tender 2 years post open repair w/mesh - by: cuonym
Looking for advice on best next step. Had open repair with mesh for an incarcerated right inguinal hernia in September 2014. Done at Mayo Clinic where I was a fellow at the time (I’m a...
View ArticleDr. Guy Voeller Memphis, TN - by: bharlan2001
Anyone have an inguinal hernia repair done by Dr. Voeller? Results?
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How long can I wait? - by: CKBUZZ
Hello everyone, I am new to this site and was looking for some advice. I am currently dealing with my second inguinal hernia. First one was repaired January 2009 on the right side. I recently moved to...
View ArticlePain after surgery - by: Worried123
I recently had bi-lateral laparoscopic surgery for inguinal hernias and had questions regarding my recovery.i went to the doctor after having lower burning abdominal pain on my left side with no...
View ArticleUltrasound says hernia, surgeon says no - by: SamIAm71786
I am seeking advice. I have had a small lump on my abdomen for as long as I can remember, but recently it started becoming more painful and I have been having issues with nausea. The lump is...
View ArticleInguinal hernia - pls help with advice - by: norton
Hello. I’m new to the forum and seeking advice. I am impressed (but somewhat overwhelmed) by all the information and knowledge here concerning what to do for an inguinal hernia. I am aware that...
View ArticleHernia surgeons in London,Ont, Canada area? - by: norton
Does anyone know of any experienced hernia surgeons in the London, Ontario, Canada area. I have one name - Dr. John Morrison - who is not too far away, in Chatham. And of course I am aware of Shouldice...
View ArticlePossible hernia - worried - by: BByrne
Hi there. I have what I think may be a hernia. I have a hard, painful band that feels like rope in my abdomen. It is about an inch left of my abdomen and extends from about the pubic area so approx. 3...
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Post-Surgery Pain Management Questions - by: rosesnrubies
Hi all, A few questions have been pinging around in my brain as I prepare for my surgery January 6. If anyone can help me understand more on these I'd appreciate it! 1 - My surgeon will be using...
View ArticleRecurrent pain? - by: jzinckgra
I had lapro for left sided small hernia in June. All was well until 5-6 weeks ago when I started getting intermittent pain in the same inguinal region as before. Everyday is pretty much the same. I get...
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