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There has been a renewed interest in the use of local anesthesia (LA) for inguinal hernia repair. Most inguinal hernia repairs can be performed under LA. Although LA is routinely used in specialised hernia clinics such as the Scottish Hernia Centre, its use is still not a common practice in general hospitals, despite its proven […]

Diagnosis Patients often diagnose that they have a hernia as the lump or swelling is usually obvious. Your GP will usually be able to confirm the diagnosis. The lump may be more obvious when standing and coughing. If the diagnosis isn’t obvious, investigations such as an abdominal ultrasound, CT scan or MRI may be helpful to confirm the

Chronic groin pain can be a troubling and on occasion disabling symptom that affects between 5-10% of patients who undergo an inguinal hernia repair. The aetiology is unclear although a number of patient and operative factors have been identified. Over the years a number of surgeons have looked at the importance of nerve entrapment as

A recent study published in the March issue of Archives of Surgery 2012 suggests thatpatients who undergo a laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (Total extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair (TEP)), report higher patient satisfaction, less chronic pain and less impairment of inguinal (groin) sensation compared to those who undergo a tension-free open Lichtenstein repair. Hasan H. Eker, M.D., of

On occasion you may not wish to consider an operation to fix the hernia. There are a number of reasons to decide to pursue a non-operative/non-surgical approach including the following Although it is reasonable to consider such an approach in specific circumstances, it is important to remember that a hernia simply not go away on

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Many hernias can be repaired using a keyhole or laparoscopic hernia surgery technique. Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery allows for a faster recovery with less discomfort. Our surgeons use small incisions in the abdominal wall to introduce a long thin camera (laparoscope) and instruments to repair a hernia using mesh.  Gas is gently insufflated to separate the

Research studies suggest that 3-10% of patients report postoperative pain or discomfort persisting beyond one year after hernia surgery. This can have a significant negative impact on social activities, sex life, and quality of life. As a consequence, there has been increased recent interest in the use of lightweight meshes in groin hernia repair. It

Although there is good evidence that large umbilical hernias should be repaired with a mesh, it is not clear how smaller hernias should be managed i.e. those with a diameter 1-4 cm. Many surgeons continue to suture repair these smaller hernias. The autors of this multicentre trial (12 hospitals located in Holland, Germany and Italy)

We are happy to see patients for either face to face consultations or telephone consultations. RossHall hospital has worked hard to ensure that anyone attending can do so in a safe manner. Face coverings MUST now be used in all areas of the hospital except when eating in the restaurant. We are also now back