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Did you know that about 27% of men experience an inguinal hernia at some point during their lives? It's a common condition that falls into two categories: direct and indirect.  Men are the only ones that will ever experience a direct inguinal hernia. It's more common...

Do you suspect you have a hernia? Over 5 million people are diagnosed with a hernia annually, but only 14% of those people seek treatment. However, if a hernia is left untreated, it can cause a variety of complications, so it is essential to know your options and take...

Did you know that roughly 27% of men and 3% of women will develop a hernia in their lifetime? Despite the prevalence of this condition, there is still a lot of confusion surrounding hernia pain and the various forms of treatment. That’s why we made this guide. In it,...

Nearly 25% of men experience an inguinal hernia in their lifetime. The surgery to repair a hernia is so common that more than 800,000 of them are performed every year! In the past, hernia repair surgery meant staying in the hospital and a long recovery time. Many...

Did you know that more than 5 million people in the United States alone suffer from hernias? A hernia is a relatively common problem that tends to affect men more commonly than women. Hernias are often mild, but they can be severe in some cases, and they may even...

More than 2 million inpatient hernia repair procedures were performed in a decade's stretch of time. It's a common medical situation that requires emergency attention in many cases.  This situation takes place when an organ or tissue protrudes into the abdomen, grown,...

Did you know that 800,000 inguinal hernia repairs are performed in the United States each year? Inguinal hernias are one of the most common types of hernias and cause painful symptoms that can really impact your life. What many people don't know is that inguinal...

Did you know that more than one million surgeries every year take place to repair hernias? A hernia may start out as a mild problem and quickly become a much bigger issue. At first, some people may not even know that they have a hernia until it starts to become more...

The first robotic surgery procedure took place in 1985. Since then, the use of robots as an advanced form of surgery technology has become fairly commonplace.  One of the main advantages of using robotic surgery is better recovery. Read on to learn how advances in...

In 2020 it was reported that when US hospitals closed due to coronavirus, they were losing roughly $1 billion per day. Fast forward to 2022, and surgeries are back open to patients, but when it comes to getting an effective colon surgeon, what should you look for?  If...