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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 person clutching their midsection tightly as if in pain.
The Stitch

Types of Hernias and the Benefit of Care at a Hernia Center

March 1, 2023 Baylor Medicine Hernia Center,  hernia repair,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

Hernias occur when an internal organ or tissue pushes through a weak point or tear in the surrounding muscle or tissue. “In general, treatment for

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A patient sitting at their kitchen table in front of a laptop. On the laptop, a doctor discusses hernia and hernia repair via a webcam telehealth appointment.
The Stitch

Abdominal Wall Hernias and How Telemedicine is Streamlining the Path to Hernia Repair

May 11, 2022 hernia repair,  Telehealth,  Telemedicine

The Baylor Medicine Hernia Center aims to close that gap between hernia diagnosis and surgical repair with telemedicine visits.

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From The Labs

Engineering meets biology to design innovative multifunctional surgical Biomesh

January 27, 2021 3D printed surgical Biomesh,  hernia repair,  inflammation,  Research,  X-PVA

An innovative, 3D printed surgical Biomesh not only provides mechanical support but also plays a physiological role of reducing the inflammatory response that causes significant clinical problems.

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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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