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Hernia Repair: The Latest Surgical Advancements
Season 30 Episode 8 | 25m 2sVideo has Closed Captions
A hernia is a bulging of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening
A hernia is a bulging of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening and is caused by muscle weakness and strain. They are most common in the abdomen but can appear in the upper thigh and groin area. A surgeon usually recommends one of two types of procedures to correct the problem. A third option has recently developed using robotics.
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Call The Doctor
Hernia Repair: The Latest Surgical Advancements
Season 30 Episode 8 | 25m 2sVideo has Closed Captions
A hernia is a bulging of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening and is caused by muscle weakness and strain. They are most common in the abdomen but can appear in the upper thigh and groin area. A surgeon usually recommends one of two types of procedures to correct the problem. A third option has recently developed using robotics.
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Clip: S30 Ep8 | 31s | Gary Neale, MD - Commonwealth Health (31s)
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Preview: S30 Ep8 | 30s | Airs Wednesday, January 17th at 7:30p on WVIA-TV (30s)
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Clip: S30 Ep8 | 41s | Timothy Farrell, MD - Geisinger Community Medical Center (41s)
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