You can’t always tell the exact moment you get a hernia. Many start out small, and they may not cause noticeable hernia symptoms. You may see or feel a slight bulge in your abdomen, groin, or upper thigh. But you may not. By the time you start wondering if you have a hernia, you may […]
Category Archives: Hernia Repair Surgery
Is surgical mesh safe for hernia repair?
Hernia surgery is the only way to repair a hernia and keep it from coming back. Hernias won’t go away on their own, and they can cause pain and other complications when left untreated. Hernia repair is a common surgery — over a million are performed each year in the U.S., many of which involve […]
Can a hernia go away on its own?
So, you think you may have a hernia. You’re probably dealing with some pain and discomfort in your abdomen or groin, and you might have noticed a bulge or lump in the area too. It may also hurt to cough, bend over, or lift heavy things. You know that you need to do something about […]
How painful is hernia surgery?
When you’re diagnosed with a hernia, you have two options: get surgery to repair the hernia or wait and watch for signs that it’s getting worse. Invasive surgery isn’t a choice most people take lightly. At New Choice Health, we want to help patients make an informed decision about whether hernia repair surgery is right […]
Open hernia repair vs. laparoscopic hernia repair: What’s the difference?
Hernia repair surgery is a treatment option for patients with hernias painful enough to affect their everyday lives. A hernia is when internal tissue protrudes through a weakness in the surrounding muscle. They aren’t always harmful, but hernias won’t go away without surgery. During hernia repair surgery, a surgeon gently pushes the organ or other […]
Walking and running after hernia repair: What to expect
A hernia is a small bulge in your abdomen, thigh, or groin that occurs when an organ pushes through an weak spot in the surrounding muscle or tissue. Hernias don’t always require immediate surgery, but they will not go away on their own. Your doctor will probably recommend hernia repair surgery if your hernia is […]
What are the different types of hernia repair surgery?
Hernias can be painful. You may feel pulling or soreness when you cough, bend, or lift a heavy object. This pain may be accompanied by pressure in your groin or bulging in the affected area. If you have a hernia, your doctor may recommend one of two types of hernia surgery: open hernia repair or […]
How much does hernia repair surgery cost?
Depending on the type of hernia surgery you get — open or laparoscopic — where you have your surgery done, and whether you have health insurance, the cost of your hernia repair could range from $3,900 to $12,500. Below, learn more about the factors that affect the cost of open hernia repair surgery and laparoscopic […]