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Abdominal hernias are among the most common of all problems solved by surgery.  Hernia repair surgery is an incredibly popular solution, with more than one million hernia repairs performed each year in the US. Inguinal hernias—located below the navel and above the...

Gallbladder disease is all too common, with over 1.2 million people in the US alone needing gallbladder surgery each year. Although there are different types of gallbladder disease, gallstones and inflammation are the most common. However, the symptoms aren't always...

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...