to be or not to be a hernia?

jackieg – While nobody can predict the future, the hernias can be a source for your pain. From what I can see on the MRI report, there doesn’t seem to be a problem with the rectus muscle insertion or either adductor tendon that’s causing the pain, although the left adductor was abnormal. As your symptoms seem to be quite significant, it sounds like a diagnostic intraperitoneal laparoscopy, and laparoscopic hernia repair (TAP or TEP) would have a reasonable chance at making a diagnosis and treating the problem. Obviously nobody can guarantee success, but at least they could try. In NYC, you could see Brian Jacob who operated at Mt. Sinai, or one of my previous fellows, Rebecca Kowalski who operates at Lenox Hill. Both will listen, and will sincerely try to help you. Hope this helps!