The care related to hernia surgery may vary depending on the procedure, the surgical setting, and any complications that develop. This article describes hernias and hernia surgery and looks at ...

A hernia happens when part of an internal organ, such as a portion of your stomach or intestines, pushes through muscle or tissue. When this happens, a lump forms under the skin. Hernias develop ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old male with a large inguinal hernia on the right side. I have consulted two different surgeons, and both surgeons recommend taking care of the condition at the ...

Hernia is a common problem. It causes a localized bulge in the abdomen or groin. Treatment for a hernia may include watchful waiting or surgery. It can often be harmless and pain-free, but at times it ...

An inguinal hernia is a condition in which part of the intestine bulges through a hole in the abdominal wall of the groin. There are two types of inguinal hernias: Indirect inguinal hernias — usually ...

Dear Dr. Roach: A few years ago, I developed visible fat between my naval and my rib cage. My doctor told me that it's a ventral hernia, which is nothing serious. I was told surgery is an option but ...

Dear Doctor: If you’ve got an abdominal hernia and it doesn’t bother you, can you just leave it alone? How is it treated? I’ve read about using mesh, but apparently some of them have turned out to be ...

Waxahachie, TX - April 15, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - The Iskandar Complex Hernia Center, a general surgery practice ...

Editor's Note: This article is made possible through a sponsored content partnership with New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Hernia repair is about 20 percent of Dr. W. Borden Hooks III’s practice ...

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a condition that may require surgery, you owe it to yourself to learn about all your options, including minimally invasive surgical treatments available ...

A paraesophageal hernia is a type of hiatal hernia where a significant portion of the stomach (and possibly other organs) bulges through a natural opening in the diaphragm and into the chest cavity.