If you have been told you might have a hernia, it is natural to wonder whether you need medical imaging to confirm it. The short answer is: not always. At The Iskandar Complex Hernia Center, Dr. Iskandar begins with a detailed history and physical examination because most clinically significant hernias can be diagnosed without additional […]
Intraperitoneal Underlay Mesh (IPUM) Repair
Intraperitoneal Underlay Mesh (IPUM) repair is a minimally invasive procedure used in hernia repair, particularly for ventral hernias, umbilical hernias, and incisional hernias. It involves placing a surgical mesh directly against the peritoneum—the inner lining of the abdomen—on the inner surface of the abdominal wall to cover and reinforce the closed hernia defect. IPUM is […]
Robotic incisional hernia repair post ALIF (eTEP, bilateral transversus abdominis release) VIDEO: Dr. Mazen Iskandar Narrates the Procedure
In this video, Mazen Iskandar, MD, FACS, FASMBS, narrates as he performs a Robotic incisional hernia repair post ALIF (eTEP, bilateral transversus abdominis release). The imagery of surgical hernia repair appears in this video. Transcript of Surgical Procedure Case Overview Presenting a case of a robotic incision hernia repair after anterior lumbar interbody fusion. The […]
Dr. Mazen Iskandar Selected to Contribute to Prestigious Surgical Journal
Dr. Mazen Iskandar, renowned hernia surgeon and founder of The Iskandar Complex Hernia Center, has been selected to author two chapters in Surgical Endoscopy and Other Interventional Techniques, the official journal of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) and the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES). This distinction underscores Dr. Iskandar’s expertise […]
Robotic Umbilical Hernia Repair VIDEO: Dr. Mazen Iskandar Narrates the Procedure
In this video, Dr. Mazen Iskandar narrates a robotic pre-peritoneal umbilical hernia repair. This is a frequently performed procedure because umbilical hernias are one of the most common types of hernias. More About Pre-Peritoneal Umbilical Hernia Repair A robotic pre-peritoneal hernia repair is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to treat hernias. This technique involves […]
The Iskandar Complex Hernia Center at Baylor Scott & White Waxahachie Earns Hernia Center Of Excellence by SRC
One of Only Two Designated Hernia Centers of Excellence in North Texas The Iskandar Complex Hernia Center of the Baylor Scott & White Center for Hernia Surgery has been designated as one of only two Hernia Centers of Excellence in North Texas by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC). SRC is a nonprofit patient safety organization […]
Dr. Iskandar Earns Surgeon of Excellence in Hernia Surgery Accreditation from SRC
Surgeon of Excellence Accreditation The recent accreditation bestowed upon Dr. Mazen Iskandar by the esteemed Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Surgeon of Excellence in Hernia Surgery represents a pinnacle in his career, shining a light on his exceptional skill set, extensive training, and commitment to innovative surgical practices. SRC is a nonprofit patient safety organization […]
