We’ve all heard of hernias, but there is some misunderstanding about just what they are. What causes them? Are there different types? Do I need surgery to repair them? Lots of questions. Since treatment of hernias is what Dr. Jacob and our team at NYC Hernia are all about, let’s answer them here …
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Chronic groin pain can sometimes be from a “hidden” inguinal or femoral hernia
Figuring out how to diagnose the cause of long term (chronic) groin and pelvic pain can be challenging. Sometimes chronic groin pain in women and men are from a really small, "hidden" inguinal hernias. Understanding how to find a proper exam and a proper work up can expedite finding the …
My surgeon wants to use a robot to do a robotic hernia repair. Is this safe?
First, is your surgeon listening to your history carefully? Hernia repair is a specialty, and where and how your hernia is repaired first may matter most of all. Let’s be clear about something: before you have any hernia repair, even a robotic hernia repair, you should make sure that you and …
