Radical cystectomy (RC) is a morbid operation with a high rate of perioperative complications. If patients survive their cancer, long-term complications significantly impact their quality of life. Dr.

Medicare covers hernia surgery as long as it’s medically necessary. Once approved, both inpatient and outpatient procedures for hernia repair are covered by Original Medicare and most Medicare ...

Hernia mesh can cause serious complications that may require revision surgeries. Thousands of hernia mesh victims have already filed lawsuits to pursue justice for their injuries. For over 45 years, ...

A hernia develops when an organ or tissue pushes through a weakened layer of nearby muscle or tissue. Hernia symptoms typically include a bulge and pain or pressure in the affected area.

In general, a stomal output >2 l/day is likely to result in dehydration, and sodium and magnesium depletion. Knowledge of the remaining small-bowel length can be used to predict the clinical outcome.

A stoma is an opening created in the wall of the abdomen during surgery that allows waste to leave the body if you can't have a bowel movement through the rectum. Waste is passed into a pouch outside ...

An inguinal hernia, which occurs when organs push through weak areas of the abdominal muscles, can be direct or indirect. The difference between indirect and direct inguinal hernias is in the ...

A randomized multi-centre trial comparing the cost-effectiveness of two surgical techniques for the repair of incisional hernias: laparoscopic vs. conventional open repair. The following patients ...

Parastomal hernia is an uncommon complication of recurrent PMP, primarily driven by increased intra-abdominal pressure from high-volume mucinous tumor recurrence. This pressure exacerbates weakness at ...