A hernia that reappears after intestinal surgery is known as an incisional hernia. According to Dr. Gregory Dumanian, incisional hernias are quite common — some studies show that hernias can occur up to 20 to 25 percent of the time after bowel or liver procedures. Hernias can even occur in some circumstances after a hernia…Read More…
Category: Hernia Repair
Using a CT Scan to Diagnose Hernia
Are you experiencing abdominal pain? Do you have a noticeable bulge that may or may not be tender to the touch? The culprit could be a hernia. Your next step is to promptly visit a doctor for an official diagnosis. The most reliable way to diagnose a hernia is with a physical exam by a…Read More…
Will My Hernia Repair Require Mesh?
There are different types of hernias and also different ways surgeons can repair them. Nowadays, many hernia repairs involve the use of a surgical mesh material. If you have a hernia that needs repair, you may question whether your treatment will require mesh. Unfortunately it is difficult to say with certainty whether your hernia repair…Read More…
Five Things That Are Off-Limits After Hernia Surgery
After hernia surgery, a successful outcome depends in large part on the recovery period. You have a key role to play in that recovery, mostly by following your doctor’s list of do’s and don’ts for optimal healing. Below, trusted Chicago plastic surgeon Dr. Gregory Dumanian highlights some of the activities and behaviors that you should…Read More…
When Can I Exercise after Hernia Repair?
What is a Hernia? A hernia is a painful and sometimes debilitating health issue that occurs when an organ pushes its way through a tissue or muscle opening. Although a hernia is not life-threatening in its early stages, surgical repair may be necessary in order to prevent long-term complications. Dr. Gregory Dumanian is a Chicago…Read More…
What Happens If a Hernia Is Left Untreated?
As a patient, you have the ultimate say in decisions about your medical care. But if you have been diagnosed with a hernia, you should take the treatment recommendations of your doctor very seriously. Based on the size and severity of your hernia, and whether you are experiencing symptoms, your doctor may recommend having surgery…Read More…
Exercise after Hernia Repair
As a trusted hernia specialist, Dr. Gregory Dumanian is the best source of information for questions about preparing for hernia repair and recovering from it. Many hernia repair patients, especially those that are active and/or work out regularly, ask when they can resume exercising after hernia repair. In general, patients should wait until Dr. Dumanian…Read More…
Umbilical Hernia Repair
According to the American College of Surgeons, about 1 out of every 10 abdominal hernias is an umbilical hernia. These hernias occur when tissue protrudes through the abdominal wall near the navel (a.k.a., belly button). No one should have to live with the noticeable bulge in the abdomen nor the pain or pressure caused by…Read More…
Misconceptions about Flank Hernia Repair
Flank hernias develop on the sides or back of the abdominal wall, as opposed to the midline. They can result after surgery through the lateral abdominal wall, including surgeries on the liver, kidneys and gallbladder, as well as spine surgery. Most flank hernias develop in older males, between the ages of 50 and 70, and…Read More…