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Inguinal hernia repair without mesh. Desarda?
Dr. Towfigh
Thank you for your prompt response. We currently have Health-net through Medi-cal but that will become Medicare with Medi-cal in December. We had better insurance 3 years ago, but since the right hip started going bad, he became unable to work and we lost that insurance.My husband weighs 189 and is 5′ 11″
There was a doctor in Lancaster, CA (where we live) who said he would do a tissue repair, but then he stopped accepting our insurance while waiting for the referral to be approved. So there was at least one surgeon who agreed to do it, but is no longer in our network. That leads me to surmise that he is a candidate (possibly?) for tissue repair. I dont know what the criteria is for being a candidate.
We live about 70 miles north of Los Angeles. Traveling to L.A. is fine as is the surrounding areas. My husband is willing to travel to any part of the state or near states in order to have the best outcome with no chronic pain (as can be the case with mesh). The pain was so very severe with the hip situation (no one could even just TOUCH his leg without terrible pain) that he is now very “gun-shy” of more pain. Initial pain is not a concern, just long term, chronic pain and problems.
Please let us know if you need any further information or can offer some to us. Thank you
Chaunce123,
Thank you also for your response. I have heard that there are about 3-4 who do the Desarda approach, but I dont have confirmation. There is suppose to be one in or near Newport Beach, one in New Mexico, perhaps one in Texas and of course Dr. Tomas in FL. We spoke briefly with Dr. Tomas’ office and were told that he is transitioning to cash only in his practice so he is not an option.We are not adamant that the repair is done with Desarda technique, just that a reliable non-mesh all tissue repair is utilized.
Thank you both for your time. Please let us know if you have any further information or suggestions.