205. Your Outie

About this episode

This episode discusses various types of hernias and their treatments.

This week, the topic of discussion was: OutieInnieUmbilical HerniaIncisional HerniaMeshRectus DiastasisPregnancySymptomsWatchful WaitingMesh RemovalShouldice RepairHernia RecurrenceLaparoscopic SurgeryRobotic SurgeryHernia RepairDirect Inguinal HerniaChronic PainWelcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly Hills Hernia Center. This is the only Q&A of its kind, aimed at educating and empowe...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Shirin Towfigh

Topics covered

• umbilical hernia
• incisional hernia
• hernia repair
• laparoscopic surgery
• chronic pain
• mesh removal
• pregnancy symptoms

Keywords

• Outie
• Innie
• Hernia
• Surgery
• Symptoms
• Watchful Waiting
• Mesh Removal
• Chronic Pain
• Laparoscopic Surgery
• Robotic Surgery

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Beverly Hills Hernia Center

Books & works: HerniaTalk LIVE

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