Hernia
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New ESC guidelines for cutting CV risk in noncardiac surgery
The guidelines, which aim to reduce cardiovascular complications from noncardiac surgery, introduce new concepts and recommendations, compared...
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Add AFib to noncardiac surgery risk evaluation: New support
Preexisting atrial fibrillation should again be part of pre–noncardiac surgery cardiac risk assessment, argues a new report.
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Laparoscopy linked to lower surgical infections for hernia surgery
BALTIMORE – A large study found that laparoscopic umbilical ventral hernia repair resulted in lower wound complication rates vs. open repair in...
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Study identifies malpractice causes in hernia repair
BALTIMORE – An analysis of malpractice claims paid for hernia operations has found that breach of informed consent was a reason for more than 15%...
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Robotic surgery offers minimally invasive approach to complex patients
LAS VEGAS – In 2008, the percentages for open, laparoscopic, and robotic procedures were 81%, 18%, and 1%, respectively. In 2015, they were 60%,...
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Anti-mesh trend may be felt by surgeons doing hernia repairs
LAS VEGAS – Surgeons are on next tap to face the wrath of worried patients, colleague warns
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Stop-smoking rule before hernia repairs: Time for a rethink?
LAS VEGAS – Surgeon urges colleagues to consider evidence suggesting risks aren’t high in current smokers.
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CT may predict complications after complex ventral hernia repair
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Evidence weak for robotic inguinal hernia surgery
In most cases, it’s best to stick with laparoscopy for now, says Ajita Prabhu, MD.
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Pregnancy after ventral hernia repair increased the risk for recurrence
There remains a lack on consensus concerning the management of hernia repair in women of childbearing age.
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Outcomes similar for skin graft, synthetic mesh in incisional hernia repair
This study suggests that skin graft possibly has a future role in hernia repair.