Medical articles of Hernia

A hernia occurs when an internal organ or tissue pushes through a weak area in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue, most commonly in the abdomen or groin. Hernias can cause a visible lump, dis...

There are several types of hernia, which are classified according to where they develop in the body. The most common include inguinal, femoral, umbilical, incisional, ventral and hiatus hernias, each ...

A hernia is a condition where an internal organ or tissue pushes through a weakness in the surrounding muscle or tissue wall. In children, it most commonly occurs in the groin (inguinal hernia) or aro...

Mr Sanjay Agrawal, leading consultant in the field of hernia (inguinal, groin, femoral, umbilical, epigastric, ventral and incisional) surgery, gallstone surgery, bariatric, laparoscopic, robotic and ...

An inguinal hernia is a protrusion of abdominal contents, quite often bowel or abdominal fat, through a weak area in the groin tissue. It is one of the most common types of hernia. The main line of tr...

While many hernias cause little pain, they don’t resolve on their own and typically require surgical intervention to avoid complications like strangulation. This article explains the clinical approach...

A hernia is when an internal body component, often a part of an organ, starts to extrude through a weakness or fault in the muscle or tissue wall. They are most common in the torso, particularly the a...

Hernia repair is one of the most common general surgical procedures worldwide. Despite the apparent simplicity of some of the more common hernia procedures, outcomes can vary widely depending on who p...

Hernia surgery is a common procedure performed to repair a weakness or tear in the abdominal wall or groin. Recovery is an important part of achieving a successful outcome, as following advice on acti...

With modern surgical advances, patients today often have a choice between laparoscopic (keyhole) and open hernia surgery. Both techniques are highly effective, but they differ in approach, recovery ti...