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 | Hernia Repair, Gallbladder Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Liver 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...
by Dr. Albert Amini | Apr 10, 2023 | Hernia Repair, Robotic Surgery
When looking for medical assistance for a hernia, robotic hernia surgery is an option. Depending on the severity of the symptoms and the location of the hernia, your physician may recommend surgery or lifestyle changes. What Is a Hernia? A hernia is a medical term for...
by Dr. Albert Amini | Aug 8, 2021 | Hernia Repair
Most of us have seen hernias in infants and children, which frequently occur near the belly button or elsewhere on the abdomen. You may be surprised to learn that hernias are also quite common among adults. In some cases, hernias cause no symptoms and can even correct...
by Dr. Albert Amini | May 13, 2021 | Robotic Surgery, Hernia Repair
In many cases, having a hernia is relatively painless, although it can certainly be cosmetically unpleasing. For some men and women, hernias produce painful, disruptive symptoms. Whether you’re considering hernia repair for aesthetic or functional reasons, the expert...