A new concept in the treatment of abdominal wall diseases is abdominal core health. Members of the Abdominal Core Health Quality Collaborative (ACHQC; previously the Americas Hernia Society Quality Collaborative, or AHSQC) aim to redefine the hernia care field in surgery as abdominal core health, noting that abdominal core health encompasses more than just hernia repairs. […]
Weight and Hernia Surgery: Your Questions Answered
Most people are aware that their weight has a positive or negative influence on their life. Being overweight, for example, is linked to many health problems, including heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer and a higher risk of Type 2 Diabetes. While you may be aware of these common health concerns, have you considered how your […]
Hernia Surgery Dallas, TX: Things to Consider
How do I find the best hernia surgeon in Dallas? While there are many surgeons who do hernia surgery in Dallas, we recommend finding a surgeon whose sole focus is hernia repair and complex hernia repair. Because a focused-on-hernias surgeon will have seen more hernia surgeries than those practicing varied types of procedures, he or […]
Hernia Mesh: 15 Questions You Probably Have
Hernia repairs are common, with more than one million hernia repairs performed each year in the United States. Surgical grade mesh is frequently used in hernia repair and is proven to be helpful in reducing the hernia’s return (also known as hernia recurrence, complex hernia). Our listen-first approach to patient care means we hear a […]
Diastasis Recti: Abdominal Separation FAQs
Diastasis recti is a separation of the abdomins muscles that typically occurs in pregnant and postpartum women but can also be present in men. The rectus abdominis muscles (six-pack ab muscles) stretch during pregnancy. The separation can make a person’s belly stick out or bulge months or years postpartum What is diastasis recti? Diastasis recti (also […]
How long does hernia surgery take?
Basic hernia surgery is a common surgical procedure performed by general surgeons. Complex hernia surgery is performed less often and by fewer surgeons. Because of the complexity of the hernia (previous failure, size of hernia, etc.), complex hernia surgery is more extensive in scope and time. The Iskandar Complex Hernia Center performs both basic and […]
