Objectives: minimally invasive inguinal hernia repair has proven advantages over open procedures including less pain and earlier return to normal activity. Robotic surgery adds ergonomics, a ...

Abstract: There is an increasing interest in the applications of 3D ultrasound imaging of the pelvic floor to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical planning of female pelvic floor dysfunction ...

If fitness is an important part of your life, you may have concerns about what your doctor will say about inguinal hernia surgery recovery time and when you can exercise again. While individual ...

A hernia occurs when an internal organ or tissue pushes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue. It most commonly affects the abdomen and groin area and can appear as a ...

For most evaluations of the uterus and adnexa, it is usually most appropriate to order US Complete pelvic anatomy, female, transabdominal and endovaginal imaging. This exam has two parts: a pelvic US ...

- The number of hernias that come back (recurrence) is similar after open and laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery in children. - Children who had keyhole surgery had fewer mild problems (e.g. impaired ...