by Jean Widner | Mar 25, 2024 | Hernia Repair, General Surgery
About 15-20% of the population in Western countries will experience a hiatal hernia. Many people who have one may not even know it until the problem shows up on a scan, though. When this happens, patients want to know what size hiatal hernia needs surgery. Several...
by Jean Widner | Mar 8, 2024 | Hernia Repair, Robotic Surgery, General Surgery
Hernia repair surgery is often necessary to avoid pain, discomfort, and other complications. Fortunately, new and exciting advances, such as robotic hernia surgery, can make the process and recovery time more comfortable. If you are struggling with a hernia, make an...
by Jean Widner | Sep 29, 2023 | Hernia Repair
After hernia surgery, your body needs to heal. You can support this process naturally by following a healthy diet and your doctor’s protocol for a speedy recovery. Your physician or surgeon will provide a complete list of guidelines to follow after your surgery, which...
by Jean Widner | Aug 26, 2023 | Hernia Repair
If you have a hiatal hernia, you know how painful and difficult this condition can be. Managing hiatal hernias through dietary and lifestyle changes is the preferred treatment approach. However, some people require surgery in severe cases. While it can help reduce...
by Jean Widner | Aug 15, 2023 | Hernia Repair, Robotic Surgery
A sudden jolt of pain while working out can be frightening, especially when it occurs in a more sensitive area, such as the groin or lower abdomen. Oftentimes, this type of discomfort can be due to some type of muscle strain, which is not usually a cause for true...
by Dr. Albert Amini | Jul 22, 2023 | Liver Surgery, Hernia Repair, Gallbladder Surgery, Robotic Surgery
Surgical scars are extremely common. One study estimates that worldwide, 100 million people each year acquire a scar from surgical procedures. While it’s normal to worry about scars from surgery, chances are you know many people who have surgical scarring. Scar...