Did your doctor just let you know you need to consider having gallbladder removal done? Or are you in need of a hernia repair? In both these instances, having surgery will be necessary. But rather than going through traditional surgery, you might be able to have...
More than 600,000 people undergo rectum or colon surgery each year for issues big and small. Some colon surgeries address small issues like polyps, while others treat life-changing illnesses like colon cancer and diverticulitis. Maybe you’re looking at colon...
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...
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...
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...
