Inguinal hernia repair is the most common general surgical procedure in the United States with approximately 800,000 performed annually. Throughout its long history, many techniques have been proposed for the repair of inguinal hernias. Modern-day repair of inguinal hernias is…
Inguinal hernia repair is a frequently performed operation, and laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair has become increasingly prevalent, particularly for the repair of bilateral or recurrent hernias. The first described laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair was completed in 1990 by Ger in…
Gastroparesis is described as delayed gastric emptying (DGE) without evidence of mechanical outlet obstruction. Common symptoms of gastroparesis include chronic nausea, emesis, abdominal pain, early satiety, and bloating. Abdominal pain can be significant and is associated with narcotic dependence in…