Diarrhea After Gallbladder Removal
Diarrhea after gallbladder removal is a common experience. In fact, chronic diarrhea—defined as three or more watery stools per day that last for a month or longer—is something up to 25% of all people who have a cholecystectomy
Transversus Abdominis Muscle Release in Giant Incisional Hernia
Giant incisional hernias and complex abdominal wall reconstructions are challenging in terms of primary closure with typical operating techniques. Transversus abdominis muscle release (TAR) is a new myofascial release technique that involves the creation of a retro rectal place and mesh placement. It is a modification of the posterior component separation technique (CST) and enables the primary closure of the most challenging abdominal wall reconstructions.
Open, Laparoscopic or Robotic for Inguinal Hernia Repair?
In the Annals of Surgery, Glasgow et al published a cost analysis that compared the value of three approaches to inguinal hernia repair (2021;274[4]:572-580).
Gallbladder Surgery: What to Expect on the Day of Surgery
Usually, the treatment of choice for various conditions of the gallbladder is a cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder).
What Is an Umbilical Hernia?
An umbilical hernia occurs when the muscle surrounding the belly button doesn't close properly, leaving an opening in the abdominal wall. As the intestines spill over into the opening, it creates a bulge in the belly button.