DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old male with a large inguinal hernia on the right side. I have consulted two different surgeons, and both surgeons recommend taking care of the condition at the ...

The care related to hernia surgery may vary depending on the procedure, the surgical setting, and any complications that develop. This article describes hernias and hernia surgery and looks at ...

A hernia happens when part of an internal organ, such as a portion of your stomach or intestines, pushes through muscle or tissue. When this happens, a lump forms under the skin. Hernias develop ...

Hernia is a common problem. It causes a localized bulge in the abdomen or groin. Treatment for a hernia may include watchful waiting or surgery. It can often be harmless and pain-free, but at times it ...

A hiatal hernia is an enlarged opening in your diaphragm, the dome-shaped muscle that contracts when you breathe. Organs in your belly push through this opening and into your chest. There are two main ...

Waxahachie, TX - April 15, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - The Iskandar Complex Hernia Center, a general surgery practice ...

Dear Dr. Roach: A few years ago, I developed visible fat between my naval and my rib cage. My doctor told me that it's a ventral hernia, which is nothing serious. I was told surgery is an option but ...

We hope you'll never need to know this—but in case symptoms of a hernia ever creep up, a Cleveland Clinic surgeon reveals when to act.

Editor's Note: This article is made possible through a sponsored content partnership with New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Hernia repair is about 20 percent of Dr. W. Borden Hooks III’s practice ...

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a condition that may require surgery, you owe it to yourself to learn about all your options, including minimally invasive surgical treatments available ...