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A surgeon in an operating room manipulating the controls for a robotic surgery device.
The Stitch

Understanding robotic surgery: Why it’s a game-changer in modern medicine

August 14, 2024 Colorectal,  HBP,  Heart,  hernia,  robotic surgery,  Thoracic

The capabilities of robotic-assisted surgeries expand, providing new possibilities for patient care and treatment outcomes.

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Heather West, PA-C, with the Baylor Medicine Hernia Center meeting with a patient in a clinic room.
The Stitch

What is a hernia and what is component separation?

March 25, 2024 Baylor Medicine Hernia Center,  Heather West,  hernia

Hernias are relatively common health issues that often require surgery to repair. Learn more about hernias and their treatment.

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A surgeon sitting at a robotic surgery unit near an empty surgical bed.
The Stitch

What is robotic hernia repair?

December 13, 2023 Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery,  hernia,  hernia repair,  robotic surgery

A hernia is a hole in the tissues that make up the belly/abdomen. Heather West explains the ins and outs of robotic hernia repair.

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A doctor pointing something out to a patient on a pelvic x-ray.
The Stitch

What is this bulge? Can I still exercise?

July 19, 2023 Baylor Medicine Hernia Center,  bulge,  Exercise,  hernia,  Surgery

“Just because you have a hernia does not mean you cannot exercise,” says West.

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A person bent over with a hand on their knee during a run outside.
The Stitch

Back to business after hernia surgery

June 7, 2023 hernia,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  recovery

Hernias affect millions of people worldwide. A hernia arises when the strength layer of the abdominal wall develops a weak spot and an organ or

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A person wearing jeans and a sweater is doubled over in pain, clutching their stomach.
The Stitch

Abdominal Bulging: Diastasis Recti or Hernia?

August 24, 2022 diastasis recti,  hernia,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

Heather West breaks down the difference between hernia and diastasis recti, two reasons for abdominal bulging and discomfort.

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The Stitch

Five facts you should know about hiatal hernias

July 23, 2019 Dr. Philip Carrott,  Healthcare,  hernia,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

As a medical professional and board-certified thoracic surgeon, I understand there is lot of information out there about common medical conditions that individuals deal with

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Momentum

Hernia care: What you need to know

December 20, 2017 Dr. Michele Loor,  Healthcare,  hernia,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  Nicole Blanton,  Surgery

If you or a loved one have ever developed a hernia, you are familiar with how painful they can be. While hernias are common, they

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From the Labs: Image of the Month

Blood vessels (magenta) intertwined with metastatic medulloblastoma tumor cells (green) nestled within the protective layers that surround the mouse spinal cord. From the Labs: a closer look at metastatic medulloblastoma

Healthy Habits: A DOC-umentary Series

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