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Hernia surgeons in London,Ont, Canada area?
Does anyone know of any experienced hernia surgeons in the London, Ontario, Canada area. I have one name – Dr. John Morrison – who is not too far away, in Chatham. And of course I am aware of Shouldice in Toronto, but am really looking for someone a little closer to home, and who would take an non-mesh approach if that is what would be best.
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Hernia surgeons in London,Ont, Canada area?
Norton,
For sure these are not easy questions to answer.
Chronic pain after hernia repair can occur with and without mesh implantation. We don’t have any hard evidence to say that one is necessarily better or worse than the other as chronic pain after hernia repair didn’t really get the attention until the mesh era, but those who were doing non-mesh repairs regularly, before the mesh era, are very clear to say that it was definitely a known problem and also hard to deal with.
I would rely on your surgeon, who you should trust to provide you with the right evidence and the beret repair as tailored for your needs. Feel free to see more than one if you are not getting your questions answered.
As for the nerve: yes, it is sometimes necessary to cut a nerve that may be at risk for damage after hernia repair.
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Hernia surgeons in London,Ont, Canada area?
Thank you Dr. Towflgh! I really appreciate this and will follow up with one or both of these doctors.
Just a couple of follow-up questions, if I may:
My question I am still wrestling with (and I know there are no simple or easy answers to this) concerns a mesh vs non-mesh repair. My biggest fear with a repair is chronic pain and my ability to handle it.
I “think†that a non-mesh approach would be an option in my case, but I’d certainly be listening carefully to my surgeon’s advice on this.
I do understand that chronic pain can occur with either approach but am wondering if there are any statistics or there’s any overall evidence that chronic pain is less likely with a non-mesh approach even though the recurrence rate might be slightly higher.
And another quick question: In the process of hernia repair surgery, is it sometimes necessary to cut a nerve if it is somehow in the way, and what effect would this have?
Again, I am extremely appreciative of your response and perspective!
Norton
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Hernia surgeons in London,Ont, Canada area?
Did some research for you.
Here are some names in or about London, Ontario:John Morrison, Chatham
Chris Schlacta, London -
Hernia surgeons in London,Ont, Canada area?
Sorry. Only hernia specialists I know are in Montreal or Toronto.
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