What Happens If a Hernia Is Left Untreated for Years?

What Happens If a Hernia Is Left Untreated for Years?

Preparing for hernia surgery means stopping blood thinners 5–7 days out, fasting 6–8 hours before admission and making sure someone can actually take you home after. You’ll also need blood tests and an ECG done well in advance, loose clothes for surgery day and...
How Long Does Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery Take?

How Long Does Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery Take?

A hiatal hernia is what happens when part of the stomach squeezes up through the diaphragm into the chest cavity. Some people get heartburn from it. Others deal with acid washing back up, chest pain, or food that just won’t go down easily. Small ones? Usually...
Can Piles Come Back After Surgery? Recurrence Facts

Can Piles Come Back After Surgery? Recurrence Facts

Yes piles can recur after surgery. Recurrence rates vary significantly by procedure. Conventional haemorrhoidectomy has the lowest recurrence at 2% to 5% over five years. Stapled haemorrhoidopexy recurs in 8% to 26% of cases depending on technique and grade treated....