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 ...

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 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 ...