Laparoscopic & Robotic news
Is it reasonable to repair the abdominal wall hernia without mesh? Mesh placement in abdominal wall hernia surgery is a hot and controversial topic. There are some reported issues with using the mesh in hernia repair surgery and patients always wonder if it’s reasonable to repair the abdominal wall hernia without using mesh. Mesh is…
Should we repair the Diastasis Recti? By Dr. Iraniha Diastasis Recti “The relationship between Diastasis recti and hernia”Diastasis recti is a separation of midline abdominal wall muscles called rectus muscles (six pack muscles). This anatomical abnormality usually happens after pregnancy but it is also associated with obesity. Patients usually present with abdominal wall bulge without…
Dr. Iraniha inguinal hernia repair without mesh Dr. Iraniha inguinal hernia repair without mesh. Inguinal ( groin) hernia is a weakness or defect in the groin region. Inguinal hernia is a very common problem and around 27% of men and 3% of women could develop groin hernia at some point in their lives. Some patients…
Dr. Iraniha Minimally invasive inguinal hernia repair Minimally invasive inguinal hernia repair. Hernia is a very common problem in the world and hernia repair Surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures in United States. Abdominal wall hernia is a weakness or defect in the abdominal wall musculature which could present with abdominal wall…
Dr. Iraniha Laparoscopic repair of diastasis recti by Dr. Iraniha Diastasis recti or diastasis of Rectus muscles is an extremely common condition specially in young female after multiple pregnancies when the anterior abdominal wall muscles called rectus muscles have separated from each other and weakened the core muscle strength. This condition also associated with abdominal…
Dr. Iraniha Laparoscopic bilateral inguinal hernia repair/ Inguinal hernia is a weakness or defect in the groin region. It usually presents with a bulge in the groin associated with on and off pain and discomfort specially during activity, straining and exercise. Inguinal hernia is a very common problem. Around 27% of men and 3% of…
New technique for repairing Diastasis Recti by Dr. Iraniha Diastasis Recti or diastasis of Rectus muscles is a common condition when the anterior abdominal wall muscles called rectus muscles have separated from each other and weakened the core muscle strength. This condition also associated with abdominal wall bulge with abnormal body posture, lower back pain…
Robotic assisted bilateral inguinal hernia repair with mesh by Dr. Iraniha In the bilateral inguinal hernia repair procedure the Orange County Expert Surgeon creates multiple small incisions on the abdominal wall to insert special ports for free movement of unique surgical instruments in and out of abdominal cavity during the laparoscopic surgery. This allows the…
What are the surgical options to repair the “diastasis recti” By Dr. Iraniha Diastasis recti means separation of rectus muscles. There are two vertical muscles located in the midline of the anterior abdominal wall (called six-pack) that act as the main anterior abdominal wall muscles. These two muscles are covered in a strong fibrous sheath…
What is the difference between Open Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery by Dr. Iraniha Open Surgery Normally, surgeons need to make a big incision in the abdominal wall to enter the abdominal cavity, in order to perform any surgical tasks, including removal, repair or reconstruction of the intra-abdominal structures. This technique is called “open surgery”,…
What is the bowel adhesion to surgical mesh by Dr. Iraniha? How Dr. Iraniha managed this mesh complication? Surgical mesh is an implant used for repairing the hernia defect. The mesh is designed to create exaggerated scar tissue in the location of hernia defect to strengthen that region. The correct placement of the surgical mesh…
Dr. Iraniha Laparoscopic management of gallstone ileus This is a 76 years old female patient who presented to the emergency room with severe abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting and her ct scan showed small bowel obstruction due to a large gallstone ileus that stuck in the small bowel. This rare condition is called gallstone ileus.…