What Is a Port Site Hernia After Laparoscopy?
Port site hernias occur when abdominal tissue or bowel pushes through a weak spot at a laparoscopic incision site. The wound may look healed on the outside, but if the fascia underneath wasn’t closed properly, a gap remains.Most patients don’t expect this...
VAAFT vs LIFT: Which Is Better for Complex Fistula?
VAAFT and LIFT are both sphincter-sparing techniques for complex anal fistula. Neither is universally better; VAAFT holds a slight edge in failure rates, LIFT in simplicity and cost. Direct comparative studies show no significant differences in continence outcomes,...
What Is a Ventral Hernia and How Is It Treated?
A ventral hernia is a protrusion of abdominal contents through a weakness in the front wall of the abdomen. It does not resolve on its own. The fascial defect does not close spontaneously it enlarges over time, and the risk of serious complications increases the...