No significant differences in postoperative complications found between open repair with local anesthesia and laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernias
In this retrospective cohort study, among 107 073 patients, no significant difference was found in complications between patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery and open repair with local anesthesia.
Ask the Doctors: Gall stones what causes them, when you need to do something
The most common cause is an overabundance of cholesterol, with a corresponding deficit of bile salts.
Gallbladder Surgery Recovery: What to Expect
Most people recuperate from gallbladder surgery in two to four weeks
Herniorrhaphy: What to Expect with Hernia Repair Surgery
A hernia is when an organ or tissue protrudes through a weak area of muscle. This is most common in the abdomen. Hernia repair surgery may be called a hernioplasty or herniorrhaphy.
Gallbladder Surgery: Long-Term Effects and Care
Many people do not experience any long-term effects of gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy) and live a normal life without the organ. However, persistent issues are possible and vary depending on the type of surgery you have and the reason it was done. Some may require a subsequent surgery.