A hernia specialist at WashU Medicine is the best next step to get an accurate diagnosis and a tailored treatment plan.
Inguinal, incisional, and ventral hernias: What’s the difference?
Category: Hernia Surgery
Robert MacGregor, MD, Joins Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Surgeon specializing in benign foregut surgery and abdominal wall reconstruction to start September 1.
The truth about hernia mesh
Surgical mesh plays an important role in most abdominal wall hernia surgeries.
Are Hernia Belts Effective?
A hernia belt can provide temporary relief, but surgery is the only way to fix a hernia.
The Perfect Repair: Vojin’s Hernia Story
Dr. Blatnik fixed the complex hernias that caused Vojin pain for years.
A Durable Treatment for Recurrent Hernias
Research by Washington University hernia surgeons finds a durable solution for treating complex recurrent ventral hernias. The findings are published in the journal Surgery.
Top Doctors 2021
Congratulations to the Department of Surgery faculty recognized on the 2021 Castle Connolly Top Doctors® list.
What to Know about Hernias
Washington University hernia surgeons explain the causes and types of hernia, as well as symptoms to look out for and treatment options for hernias.