Month: August 2019

Why “tension repairs” should be avoided for most hernia sufferers

Why not Shouldice ?   By Dr. Desarda WHY NOT SHOULDICE OR BASSINI OR MACVAY? These all repairs are called as “Tension repairs” The surgeon would close the defect by stitching muscle above firmly to the inguinal ligament below to close the defect. This creates tension in the muscles even at rest which gets aggravated many fold during the acts of… Read more →

Physician Recommendation for Hernia Mesh Removal

Corrective Laparoscopic Surgery and Hernia Mesh Removal by Dr. John Morrison, MD FRCSC FICS FACS   John Morrison MD FRCSC FICS FACS in Chatham, Ontario, provides complete hernia repair. His services include laparoscopic surgery, hernia mesh removal, abdominal wall reconstruction, and endoscopic surgery. Please be reminded that patients are seen by referral only. Patient Profile Patients who have encountered complications… Read more →