KUTV

Check Your Health- Advances in Hernia Surgical Care

Hernias are a common medical problem. In the United States more than 1.6 million hernia surgeries are performed each year. A hernia is a weakness in the abdominal wall that allows internal tissues ...

Had a hernia repaired but it came back? Surgeon explains why it happens and what to do next

Why do some hernias come back after surgery? A surgeon explains recurrence rates, common risk factors, why repeat surgeries are more complex and how robotic-assisted surgery may help in selected cases ...
MedPage Today

Hiatal Hernia Repair With Mesh Did Not Reduce Hernia Recurrence Over the Long Term

Tension-free crural repair with nonabsorbable mesh did not reduce the incidence of hiatal hernia recurrence in patients undergoing antireflux surgery for treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease ...
Medical Xpress

Mesh is no better than sutures for hiatal hernia repair, long-term study finds

Researchers led by Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden, have conducted a long-term study regarding the use of mesh reinforcement in hiatal hernia repair for patients with gastroesophageal reflux ...
WAVY-TV

Strong and secure, LIQUIFIX is the first approved adhesive-based product to affix mesh without penetrating patient tissue

MALVERN, Pa., March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELA Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: TELA), a commercial-stage medical technology company focused on providing innovative soft-tissue reconstruction solutions, ...