Hernia Surgery Overview
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Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Specialists PLLC
Lindsay Bliss is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Bliss has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Pancreatectomy.
Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Specialists PLLC
Bret Schipper is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in New Britain, Connecticut. Dr. Schipper and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.
University Of Connecticut Health Center
Eric Girard is a Colorectal Surgeon in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Girard and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.
Summary: Inguinal hernia repair-the most common general surgery operation in the U.S.-provides a unique opportunity to improve outcomes for older patients by changing surgical practice. Nearly 80% of inguinal hernia operations are performed under general anesthesia versus 15-20% using local anesthesia, despite the absence of evidence for superiority. The choice of anesthesia has particular implications for...
Summary: Fascia transversalis block in pediatrics undergoing inguinal surgical repair may be simple technique and may give longer effect in reduction of post-operative pain in comparison to transversus abdominis plane block.