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That Lump Under Your Surgical Scar May Be An Incisional Hernia

March 27, 2014 by Zadeh Surgical, Inc.
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Have you recently noticed a lump or a bulge in the area of a previous surgical scar? Chances are you have what’s called an Incisional Hernia. Incisional hernias can occur in up to 50% of surgical incisions. Both open and laparoscopic surgical procedures can result in incisional hernias afterwards. Below is some need-to-know information on Incisional Hernias. What is an Incisional Hernia? A hernia is a hole or gap in the muscles of the abdominal wall. In incisional hernias, this hole or gap forms underneath Continue reading →

What is a Laparoscopic Hernia Repair, and is it the Right Treatment for You?

July 11, 2011 by Zadeh Surgical, Inc.
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So you’ve been diagnosed with a hernia, and your physician has recommended you have surgery to repair your hernia before you start experiencing any potentially serious problems which may arise if your hernia is left untreated. Approximately 600,000 people undergo hernia surgery each year in the United States. Most of these are performed using an “open” approach which provides direct external access to the hernia defect through a single skin incision. Recently, an increasing number of patients have had their hernias treated with Laparoscopic Hernia Repairs. Continue reading →