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Our “Deep Cuts” articles explore common questions and concerns related to specific surgical conditions and treatments. In this “Everything Hernia” series, hernia surgeon Dr. Philip George goes deep on what every patient dealing with a hernia should know before, during, and after treatment.
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Everything Hernia: The Truth About Hernia Surgery Recovery, and What Your Surgeon Might Not Tell You
In this “Everything Hernia” series, hernia surgeon Dr. Philip George goes deep on what every patient dealing with a hernia should know before, during, and after treatment.
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Everything Hernia: Mesh vs. No Mesh–An Honest Look at Your Hernia Repair Options
It's one of the first questions patients ask when they learn they need hernia surgery. And it's a completely reasonable one, especially given the headlines about mesh lawsuits and complications. Here's what to know.
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Everything Hernia: Is My Hernia Back? That Lump After Hernia Surgery
A lump after hernia surgery can be alarming, but it is often a normal part of healing rather than a sign that the hernia has returned.
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Everything Hernia: Chronic Pain After Hernia Surgery–What We Know and What You Can Do
Chronic pain after hernia surgery is uncommon, but when it happens, understanding why it occurs and what can be done is an important part of getting patients the care they need.
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Everything Hernia: What Men Need to Know About Hernia Surgery and Intimacy
For most men, hernia surgery does not cause lasting sexual problems and may even improve intimacy, but understanding the potential effects on pain, sensation, and function can make recovery less uncertain.
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Everything Hernia: 7 Questions That Actually Matter When Choosing a Hernia Surgeon
Not all hernia surgeons are created equal. And the difference between a good outcome and a complicated one often comes down to who's holding the instruments.
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Everything Hernia: Laparoscopic vs. Open Hernia Surgery–Cutting Through the Confusion
Open, laparoscopic, or robotic, the best hernia repair is less about the newest technique than matching the right approach to the patient and the surgeon performing it.
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Everything Hernia: What Your Hernia Surgeon Wishes You Knew Before Surgery
From recovery expectations and post-operative swelling to chronic pain and choosing the right surgeon, Dr. Philip George shares ten things he wishes every patient knew before hernia surgery.
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