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	Lifespan's A - Z Health Information Library - Hernia repair
		Hernia repair involves surgery to correct an abnormal bulging of internal organs, often the intestine, through a weakness in a muscular wall (hernia).
		Hernias in children are rarely caused by an injury or tearing of tissue and are usually the result of incomplete closure in the groin (inguinal hernia) or around the umbilicus (umbilical hernia).
		Inguinal hernias account for the majority of all hernias and are more common in men than women-- about 25% of men and 2% of women develop an inguinal hernia in their lifetime.
	www.lifespan.org /adam/healthillustratedencyclopedia/1/002940.html (550 words)

	Laparoscopic Hernia Repair :: Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
		Laparoscopic hernia repair is a relatively new surgical technique to fix tears in the abdominal wall (muscle) using small incisions, a patch (mesh), and special cameras to view inside the body.
		A hernia is a defect in the abdominal wall, in which the inside layers of the abdominal muscle have weakened resulting in a bulge or tear.
		The hernia defect is reinforced with a 'mesh' (synthetic material made from the same material that stitches are made from) and secured in position with stitches/staples/titanium tacks or tissue glue, depending on the preference of your individual surgeon.
	www.lapsurg.org /hernia.html (2051 words)

	Hernia Repair
		The use of mesh during laparoscopic hernia repair is associated with a reduction in the risk of hernia recurrence, significantly so for the transabdominal preperitoneal repair (TAPP) versus open non-mesh repair (overall 26/1440 versus preperitoneal repair (TAPP) versus open non-mesh repair (overall 26/1440 versus 47/1119; Peto OR 0.45, 95% CI 0.28 to 0.72; p=0.0009).
		Open hernia repair was performed using a mesh-plug technique in which the hernia sac was reduced and held in place by a cone of mesh.
		Extraperitoneal laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair is a technically demanding procedure, with potential injuries to the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve and the inferior epigastric vessels.
	www.foxhall.com /hernia.htm (8533 words)

	Hernia repair
		Hernia repairs are performed in a hospital or outpatient surgical facility by a general surgeon.
		It is called a femoral hernia repair because it is near the spot where the femoral artery and vein pass from the leg into the trunk of the body.
		Inguinal hernia repair closes a weakness in the abdominal wall that is near the inguinal canal, the spot where the testes descend from the body into the scrotum.
	www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/hernia_repair.jsp (1427 words)

	HERNIA REPAIR METHODS-COMPARISON
		n laparoscopic hernia repair, the surgeon uses a laparoscope to visualize the hernia and affix a mesh patch behind the abdominal muscle wall; in this technique, the patch rests against the thin inner lining of the abdomen called the peritoneum (this is commonly referred to as a posterior approach).
		Dr. Amid notes that mesh plugs were originally used to repair femoral hernias, another type of groin hernia that occur in a tunnel in the crease of the thigh.
		When mesh plugs are used for inguinal hernia repair, however, they tend to shrink, become loose, and in rare cases, poke into the bladder or intestines.
	hernia.tripod.com /techcomp2.html (2571 words)

	Hernia Repair - Overview & Types - Surgerychannel.com
		A hiatal, or diaphragmatic, hernia occurs when the lower part of the esophagus and a portion of the stomach slide up through the esophageal hiatus, an opening in the diaphragm through which the esophagus passes before it reaches the stomach.
		Instruments used to repair the hernia are inserted through the other incisions and the operation proceeds in much the same way as open surgery.
		Laparoscopic hernia repair has only been used for a few years, and while research shows it to be safe and effective, long-term results are unavailable.
	www.surgerychannel.com /herniarepair (672 words)

	Hernia
		A hernia is caused by a weakening or tear (essentially a hole in the strong tissues) of the abdominal wall.
		A direct inguinal hernia occurs less frequently and is usually caused by an acquired weakness in the groin area near the internal ring.
		The plastic patch used to repair the defect in the abdominal wall is a "foreign body." It is possible for this to become infected.
	www.utsouthwestern.edu /utsw/cda/dept48035/files/89879.html (953 words)

	Healthopedia.com - Hernia Repair (Herniorraphy, Hernioplasty)
		A hernia repair is a surgical procedure used to correct a hernia.
		A hernia is a bulging of internal organs or tissues.
		Hernia repairs are usually done in a same day surgery setting.
	www.healthopedia.com /hernia-repair (463 words)

	Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
		An inguinal hernia is when a loop of intestine enters the inguinal canal, a tubular passage through the lower layers of the abdominal wall.
		At the University of Maryland Hernia Center, patients receive the most advanced surgical care from doctors who are leaders in the field of hernia repair.
		UM Hernia Center surgeons Scott Roth M.D., and Adrian Park, M.D. -- a leading authority on the laparoscopic treatment of abdominal wall hernias -- both have a tremendous amount of experience with hernia repair.
	www.umm.edu /general_surgery/lap_inguinal_hernia.html (585 words)

	HemorrhoidTreatmentCenter.com: Hernia Repair (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Hernias commonly develop in the groin, or around the navel or a previous surgical incision.
		Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: A laparoscope connected to a camera is inserted through a small hollow tube, allowing the surgeon to view the hernia and surrounding tissue on a video screen.
		The hernia is repaired form behind the abdominal wall.
	hemorrhoidtreatmentcenter.com /Hernia_Repair.shtml (412 words)

	Laparoscopic Repair of Inguinal Hernia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Inguinal hernias may be repaired by either the classical open methods, or the modern laparoscopic techniques.
		Laparoscopic repair in expert hands is now quite safe and effective, and is an excellent alternative for about 95% of patients with inguinal hernias.
		The hernia sac and the adjacent peritoneum are dissected widely away from the back side of the muscular defect and from the cord.
	www.lap-hernia.com /public_sept99.htm (1170 words)

	Hernia Repair
		A hernia in the groin area is called an inguinal hernia (inguinal is another word for groin).
		The scope is inserted into the abdominal cavity through a small incision and is used to view the hernia in the abdominal wall while the surgeon repairs the hernia through additional tubes that are inserted into the abdomen through separate incisions.
		A patient's discomfort also depends on the location and type of hernia that was repaired, as well as the technique that was used to perform the repair.
	www.oregonsurgical.com /hernia_repair.htm (1194 words)

	About the Hernia Resource Center - Medical and patient information about hernias - hernia repair, operations, surgery ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		A hernia is a protrusion of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening in the body.
		Hernias in the groin area (inguinal hernias) are most common in men, primarily because of the unsupported space left in the groin after the testicles descend into the scrotum.
		There are two reasons for hernia surgery: to correct or prevent a dangerous strangulated hernia, and to eliminate the pain that may be interfering with your normal activity.
	www.herniainfo.com /about.htm (789 words)

	Open inguinal hernia repair (herniorrhaphy, hernioplasty) - Quest Diagnostics Patient Health Library (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		This is appropriate for smaller hernias that have been present since birth (indirect hernias) and for healthy tissues, where it is possible to use stitches without adding stress on the tissue.
		The recurrence rate (hernias that require two or more repairs) is low when open hernia repair is done by experienced surgeons using mesh patches.
		Most inguinal hernia repair surgery on adults of all ages and healthy children is done on an outpatient basis.
	www.questdiagnostics.com /kbase/topic/detail/surgical/hw170381/detail.htm (765 words)

	Laparoscopic Hernia Repair Surgery
		A hernia is a weakness or tear in the abdominal wall.
		Congenital hernias are weaknesses of the abdominal wall that are present at birth.
		Acquired hernias are weaknesses or tears of the abdominal wall caused from wear and tear over several years.
	www.johnmuirhealth.com /index.php/laparoscopic_hernia.html (1604 words)

	Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair
		There are many things to consider when deciding if you should have inguinal hernia repair surgery, such as whether your hernia is incarcerated or strangulated and whether you have other conditions that need to be addressed before hernia repair surgery is appropriate.
		Repair of a recurrent hernia after open or laparoscopic surgery often is easier using laparoscopic techniques than using open surgery.
		Laparoscopic repair of a hernia is more expensive than open surgery because of the increased costs associated with slightly longer operating room time and the cost of laparoscopic technology.
	www.webmd.com /hw/health_guide_atoz/hw170282.asp (915 words)

	Hernia Repair
		Laparoscopic hernia repair is a relatively new technique that significantly benefits patients with ventral or inguinal hernias.
		Ventral (or incisional) hernia repair is performed laparoscopically by placing a camera and several small working ports into lateral positions in the abdomen.
		It is recommended that patients with hernias resulting from prior incisions, patients with umbilical hernias that have increased over time, patients who are substantially overweight, or patients with hernias larger than 4cm have the hernia repaired laparoscopically with mesh.
	physicianlink.uams.edu /casestudies/CSHerniaRepair.asp (1030 words)

	SAGES Publication: Patient Information for Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair from SAGES
		Laparoscopic hernia repair is a technique to fix tears or openings in the abdominal wall using small incisions, laparoscopes (small telescopes inserted into the abdomen) and a patch (screen or mesh) to reinforce the abdominal wall.
		When a ventral hernia occurs, it usually arises in the abdominal wall where a previous surgical incision was made.
		This mesh, or screen, is fixed under the hernia defect to the strong tissues of the abdominal wall.
	www.sages.org /sagespublication.php?doc=PI10 (1836 words)

	Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
		University of Maryland Hernia Center surgeon Adrian Park -- head of General Surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center and professor of surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine -- is part of a generation of surgeons who have pioneered laparoscopic hernia repair for patients with ventral and inguinal hernias.
		Park and Scott Roth (a UM Hernia Center surgeon and the director of the Hernia Center) are well versed on the latest minimally invasive trends and techniques, some of which they've helped to develop.
		He says doctors are finding that repairing ventral or incisional repair laparoscopically is usually the best choice for a simple but important reason: “The true strength and benefit of this operation is that it’s a better hernia repair,” he said.
	www.umm.edu /general_surgery/hernia.html (940 words)

	YourSurgery.Com®-Hernia
		A hernia is a protrusion of usually a loop of bowel or a tissue through an opening in the wall of the abdominal cavity in which the bowel lies.
		Hernias can occur in men and women of all ages and in children (see Pediatric Hernia Repair).
		Hernias can develop around the navel, in the groin, or any place where you may have had a surgical incision.
	www.yoursurgery.com /ProcedureDetails.cfm?BR=1&Proc=26 (246 words)

	Hernia Repair
		The development of a hernia is promoted by stressing the abdominal wall, as in heavy lifting, straining in the toilet or a chronic cough.
		Hernias in themselves do not threaten health but are associated with the risk of "strangulation".
		Whilst waiting for repair, the patient should lead as normal a life as possible but avoid activities which cause discomfort in the hernia.
	www.livingstone.demon.co.uk /page2.html (298 words)

	LAPAROSCOPIC INGUINAL HERNIA REPAIR
		A hernia occurs when the abdominal wall weakens and the inner lining of the abdomen pushes through the weakened area, forming a sac.
		Because a laparoscopic hernia repair is stronger than a repair performed traditionally, the hernia is less likely to recur.
		Because laparoscopic hernia repair is usually performed under general anesthesia, you cannot eat or drink anything after midnight the day before the surgery.
	www.lapsurgery.com /hernia.htm (997 words)

	Texas Medical Center NEWS
		With the mesh repair, an improvement on the plug and patch technique, the recurrence rate is less than 1 percent.
		Andrassy said PROLENE Hernia System’s record of effectiveness is impressive, but it is the testimony from his patients that has convinced him this is the best device for his teen-aged and adult patients.
		Six years ago, Barber had a hernia repair “the conventional, old-fashioned way.” After the procedure, he was on painkillers for seven days and it was months before he could do any strenuous activity.
	www.tmc.edu /tmcnews/06_01_03/page_13.html (687 words)

	Medical Library Search
		Remember, as routine as a hernia repair is (over half a million operations were done in the United States last year), no two people undergoing a herniorrhaphy are alike.
		A hernia in the groin area is called an inguinal (ing'gwi-nal) hernia (inguinal is another word for groin).
		It is important to note that since the laparoscopic method of hernia repair is relatively new, its complications are not as well defined as the complications that are associated with the other methods.
	www.medem.com /search/article_display.cfm?path=n:&mstr=/ZZZBTQW1RWC.html&soc=ACS&srch_typ=NAV_SERCH (1609 words)

	SAGES Publication: Patient Information for Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair from SAGES
		Hernias can develop at these or other areas due to heavy strain on the abdominal wall, aging, injury, an old incision or a weakness present from birth.
		Laparoscopic Hernia Repair is a technique to fix tears in the abdominal wall (muscle) using small incisions, telescopes and a patch (mesh).
		Most hernia operations are performed on an outpatient basis, and therefore the you will probably go home on the same day that the operation is performed.
	www.sages.org /sagespublication.php?doc=PI06 (1432 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Umbilical hernia repair
		Umbilical hernia repair is surgery to correct an umbilical hernia, a sac of abdominal tissue that protrudes through the umbilicus (belly button).
		The hernia sac is identified and separated from the surrounding tissues and pushed back inside the abdominal cavity.
		Most umbilical hernia repairs are done on an outpatient basis, but some may require a short hospital stay if the hernia is very large.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/002935.htm (648 words)

	FEMORAL HERNIA
		Femoral Hernias, and hernias are common hernias and hernia surgery by hernia surgeons is required.
		Therefore, examination by a Hernia Specialist is often needed to confirm this particular diagnosis.
		Like Inguinal Hernias, they are excellently suited to repair using a mini-incision, "TENSION FREE" technique, utilizing MESH in virtually all adult cases to assure safe and fully effective, tension-free repair.
	hernia.tripod.com /femoral.html (471 words)

	Laparoscopic Hernia Repair Impacts Future Prostate Surgery
		Specialists at the Glickman Urological Institute and the Minimally Invasive Surgery section of the Department of General Surgery advise that men who are considering laparoscopic hernia repair also should have their prostate gland screened for cancer prior to the surgery.
		A hernia is a condition in which part of the intestine bulges through a weak area in muscles in the abdomen.
		An inguinal hernia occurs in the groin area between the abdomen and thigh near the prostate.
	www.clevelandclinic.org /health/health-info/docs/3600/3653.asp?index=12041 (397 words)

	Hernia Repair (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Hernias erupt when a weakened abdominal muscle tears open, permitting the organs inside to push through.
		A hernia repair is known medically as a herniorrhaphy (HER-nee-OR-uh-fee).
		However, if the hernia isn't repaired, there's a chance that a portion of the intestine will get stuck in it.
	www.healthsquare.com /mc/fgmc6008.htm (1656 words)

	Repair, hernia definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
		Repair, hernia: Also called a herniorrhaphy, a surgical repair of a hernia.
		Hernia repair may be done under local or general anesthesia using a conventional incision or a laparoscope.
		The alternative term "herniorrhaphy" comes from hernio-, referring to a hernia + the Greek rhaphe, a seam = putting a seam (or suture) in a hernia.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=16040 (127 words)

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