TEXARKANA, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) – June is National Hernia Awareness Month, and CHRISTUS Health is highlighting robotic technology for noninvasive repairs. “Robotic-assisted surgery has transformed the ...

When it comes to hernia repair, patients today have more options than ever before. At St. Elizabeth, general surgeon Dr. Audrey Ertel is helping patients recover faster and feel better with this ...

A painful hernia can occur when tissue pushes through an opening in the lower abdomen. Hernias can develop in any part of the abdomen, but the groin, navel or the site of a previous surgery are the ...

The difference in time to full recovery between the two treatment strategies is thought to be in favor of laparoscopic incisional hernia repair. Laparoscopic incisional hernia repair is therefore ...

Explore the benefits of robot-assisted hernia repair, including faster recovery and less pain compared to traditional methods ...

Dr. Juan Diego Holguin has achieved his 1,000th robotic surgery at Waterbury Hospital, marking a significant milestone.

Robotic surgery may sound like a futuristic concept, but it is a growing technology that is becoming a more popular choice among patients and surgeons. Thanks to its 3D camera and maneuverable ...

Hernias can develop in any part of the abdomen, but the groin, navel or the site of a previous surgery are the most frequent locations. Symptoms include a bulge, mild pain or pressure and numbness, ...