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Can a Ventral Hernia Be Fixed Without Mesh?
Philip George 10/18/26 Philip George 10/18/26

Can a Ventral Hernia Be Fixed Without Mesh?

Can a belly button or ventral hernia be repaired without mesh? Here is when natural tissue repair works, and when it does not.

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Shouldice vs. Mesh for Groin Hernias: Which Should You Pick?
Philip George 10/18/26 Philip George 10/18/26

Shouldice vs. Mesh for Groin Hernias: Which Should You Pick?

Mesh or mesh-free for a groin hernia? Here is how the Shouldice repair compares with mesh, and who each one fits.

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What do I Buy for Hernia Surgery?
Philip George 11/15/23 Philip George 11/15/23

What do I Buy for Hernia Surgery?

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What Makes a Hernia Surgeon?
Philip George 2/1/23 Philip George 2/1/23

What Makes a Hernia Surgeon?

What makes a hernia surgeon.

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But What About Rectus Diastasis?
Philip George 12/1/22 Philip George 12/1/22

But What About Rectus Diastasis?

What about rectus diastasis?

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The Truth About Hernia Mesh
Philip George 10/1/22 Philip George 10/1/22

The Truth About Hernia Mesh

The truth about hernia mesh.

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Robotic Hernia Surgery: The Future is Here
Philip George 8/1/22 Philip George 8/1/22

Robotic Hernia Surgery: The Future is Here

Robotic Hernia Surgery

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