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Here is a good starting point. How did things go so wrong?

https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/stories/1997/12/01/focus6.html

Bright future possible for area surgeon’s hernia patch

Chehalis surgeon Robert Kugel has developed a new technique for hernia surgery that he claims produces an ideal combination of reduced pain, a short recovery period…[Read more]

A presentation on a known bad aspect of the hernia repair field would be interesting and impactful. Many of the “myths” result from bad products or methods, and the efforts to fix the damage caused by those bad products/methods. Why not help spread the word about the bad products, achieving the same sort of goal as dispelling “myths”?

Plugs…[Read more]

Wow. This was a huge rapid-fire Q&A session.

If you missed it, you can watch and share it from my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/mKkpuyW5YOg

Cost is highly variable depending on the contracts. Phasix is signficantly more expensive in general than Tigr Matrix.

It was an amazing Myth Busting episode. We reviewed myths and misinformation about hernias and hernia surgery.

Catch up with and watch it all here: https://youtu.be/qG7rmrcjOH8

I had my bilateral inguinal/femoral hernia mesh REMOVED by Dr.Chen on 7/28/21. the mesh (2 pieces large Bard 3d mesh) was implanted here in bend oregon by dr mastangelo June, 2019. pain was killing me for 2 years. I found dr chen after research on removal docs, including drs Brown, Petersen, Towfigh, and chose him for initial consultation. he…[Read more]

Thank you for that.

As was I when speaking with him. He really is an amazing person, but I’m looking forward to finding the right guy. I’ll get better hopefully.

What you saw was the sterile draping we use during surgery it is a large often blue canvas that is sterile and blocks off surrounding unsterile areas from the operating field. You do see it on TV as well. The anesthesiologist, who is not sterile, sits on the other side of the draping, near your head. The draping also helps prevent bodily fluids…[Read more]

I’m really disappointed to hear Doc Brown retired, if indeed he did. Also sorry to hear @Wes Adair you are ailing so. My best to you that you get the help you need. Finally, much appreciated to @drtowfigh and to @Goodintentions for your helpful replies. Hey, both of you, great to hear the shop talk between doctors in the linked video. Fascinating.…[Read more]

Hello, I wanted to ask about cost comparison Phasix vs Tigr Matrix. Would anyone here be able to help? Many thanks!

Here are a few other threads about mesh removal.

Hernia mesh removal surgeons-Canada

Dr. Ulrike Muschaweck – the latest

Non-mesh hernia repair and mesh removal in Texas – Dr. Echo

I put together a short summary of my experience with mesh removal in another thread. I have linked it below. I also found a few more threads that might help your search, which I will link in separate posts (the forum software tends to balk at too many links).

The COVID situation still makes choices difficult, but you might consider flying to…[Read more]

Thank you so much for your reply. Your username couldn’t be more accurate 🙂
I’m located in Philadelphia, with insurance not covering much unfortunately. I am working on getting the imaging done for Dr. Yunis, and will go severely in debt if it means my health. No amount of money is worth saving for the best care. May I ask how your recovery…[Read more]