Umbilical hernia repair surgery is a procedure that fixes umbilical hernias. An umbilical hernia involves a bulge or pouch that forms in the abdomen. This type of bulge occurs when a section of the ...

Laparoscopic hernia repair is similar to other laparoscopic procedures. General anesthesia is given, and a small cut (incision) is made in or just below the navel. The abdomen is inflated with air so ...

Is it safe to operate on patients with cirrhosis who have an umbilical hernia? The authors reviewed the results for all patients with cirrhosis and an umbilical hernia from a single Dutch center. All ...

You get a hernia when an organ or fatty tissue squeezes through a weak spot in a surrounding muscle or connective tissue called fascia. Hernias often happen where the belly wall is weaker, such as in ...

FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)), a leading global medical technology company, today announced 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug ...

If fitness is an important part of your life, chances are, you're wondering what your doctor will say about inguinal hernia surgery recovery time and exercise. While individual recovery time varies, ...

What Is an Inguinal Hernia? An inguinal hernia is when tissue from inside your abdomen (your belly) pokes through a weak spot in your muscles. Your abdominal muscles protect organs such as your ...