Good intentions

Good intentions replied to the topic HerniaTalk **LIVE** Q&A: Busting Common Myths Part 2 09/14/2021 in the forum Hernia Discussion 3 days, 9 hours ago

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]

Good intentions replied to the topic HerniaTalk **LIVE** Q&A: Busting Common Myths Part 2 09/14/2021 in the forum Hernia Discussion 3 days, 9 hours ago

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]

Good intentions replied to the topic Serious need of finding the top Doc for mesh removal in the forum Hernia Discussion 1 week, 3 days ago

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

Good intentions replied to the topic Serious need of finding the top Doc for mesh removal in the forum Hernia Discussion 1 week, 3 days ago

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]

Good intentions replied to the topic Serious need of finding the top Doc for mesh removal in the forum Hernia Discussion 1 week, 4 days ago

I just watched the Yunis interview and am impressed by his thinking and methods. When he removes mesh he does not assume that a previous surgeon made a mistake and implant more mesh. He just removes the mesh and plans to do an open pure tissue repair if there is a future recurrence. In other words, he accepts the fact that the mesh might be the…[Read more]

Good intentions replied to the topic Serious need of finding the top Doc for mesh removal in the forum Hernia Discussion 1 week, 4 days ago

Dr. Yunis does seem like he is worth considering. I think that somebody just had a non-mesh hernia repair from him and was impressed, I found th epost, and linked it below.. I have linked Dr. Towfigh’s Q&A interview with Dr. Yunis below also.

Where are you located and what is your financial situation? I did not know that Dr. Brown had retired.…[Read more]

Good intentions replied to the topic HerniaTalk **LIVE** Q&A with Dr. Todd Ponsky 09/08/2020 in the forum Hernia Discussion 1 week, 6 days ago

“Bumping” this Topic up to follow my recent post on Dr. Ponsky. He is a really smart guy and explains things very clearly. The Youtube video is worth watching.

He is much more reserved and deferential to the use of mesh in adults in this video than in his SAGES presentations. He sticks to pediatrics only. I think that he probably knows more…[Read more]

Good intentions replied to the topic Laparoscopic non-mesh hernia repair – Todd Ponsky in the forum Hernia Discussion 1 week, 6 days ago

Here is a Q&A from HerniaTalk, and a Topic from the past. I have not listened to the Q&A but will now. It’s from one year ago.

HerniaTalk **LIVE** Q&A with Dr. Todd Ponsky 09/08/2020

Marcy repair in adults with Inguinal hernia.

Good intentions replied to the topic Laparoscopic non-mesh hernia repair – Todd Ponsky in the forum Hernia Discussion 1 week, 6 days ago

Here is what looks like his latest video, from 2019. He mentions Dr. Towfigh, as his debate opponent.

It’s a shame that he is in pediatrics only. His thought process, asking why mesh is used and if it is appropriate, is what all hernia repair surgeons should be using.

Good intentions replied to the topic Laparoscopic non-mesh hernia repair – Todd Ponsky in the forum Hernia Discussion 1 week, 6 days ago

I just realized that Todd Ponsky is Jeffrey Ponsky’s son. Todd is against mesh but his father is very much a proponent of mesh. How can the apple fall so far from the tree?

Here are more of Todd Ponsky’s videos from the SAGES channel.

Father presenting son’s work – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wgryuucvRg

More about mesh or no-mesh.…[Read more]

Good intentions replied to the topic Laparoscopic non-mesh hernia repair – Todd Ponsky in the forum Hernia Discussion 1 week, 6 days ago

Here are more Todd Ponsky links, below.

Do not confuse him with Jeffrey Ponsky, who works at the Cleveland Clinic and is a full-fledged mesh promoter. The Cleveland Clinic is where many surgeons get their mesh training.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddponsky

https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/bio/p/todd-ponsky

Good intentions started the topic Laparoscopic non-mesh hernia repair – Todd Ponsky in the forum Hernia Discussion 1 week, 6 days ago

I came across this video from the SAGES 2018 meeting, by Todd Ponsky. He does pediatric hernia repair, primarily. He uses an endoscope, cauterizing, and sutures for his method, which he says he uses on most of his patients, of any age, with very good results. The beginning of his video is worth listening to several times. He seems fully aware…[Read more]

Good intentions replied to the topic New article by Dr. David Chen, President of the Americas Hernia Society in the forum Hernia Discussion 2 weeks, 3 days ago

It might seem like I am targeting Dr. Chen, with my recent comments in another thread and then this new Topic. It’s just coincidence. But Dr. Chen is the President of the largest hernia centered organization in the Americas, and also a director at a famous hernia repair center at a world-renowned medical center and university. He is also a…[Read more]

Good intentions started the topic Americas Hernia Society Austin Meeting – September 23-25 in the forum Hernia Discussion 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Looks like they are excited about meeting in person but a person would think that might change, since most of the attendees are physicians and should be aware.

Here are some links worth browsing. I did not look at all of the topics but did see a presentation about Shouldice versus mesh. It’s just a poster though. The biologics are making…[Read more]

Good intentions started the topic New article by Dr. David Chen, President of the Americas Hernia Society in the forum Hernia Discussion 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Here is another article worth reading, linked at the bottom. Again, as is common, I am struck by the use of precise numbers to support a view when they support the case (recurrence rates) but a fall back to vague terms when the numbers don’t work or are unavailable (“excellent outcomes with benefits of early recovery and lower rates of chronic…[Read more]

Good intentions started the topic Imaging training for mesh complications – complications becoming mainstream now in the forum Hernia Discussion 3 weeks, 2 days ago

I just came across a new paper describing training for interpreting imaging of hernia mesh complications. Anyone who has had imaging for mesh complications has probably noticed that usually nothing of note is found. Most reports describe areas that have nothing to do with where the mesh is, like hip joint damage, as possible pain sources. So…[Read more]

Good intentions replied to the topic No mesh incisional hernia coming back? in the forum Hernia Discussion 3 weeks, 2 days ago

Dr. Towfigh is in that area, Beverly Hills. You’ll probably want to use your insurance. But it seems early. Wounds will often have aches and pains afterward as they fully heal. Good luck.

Interesting that Dr. Iraniha offers a wide range of hernia repair possibilities. I assume that this is the surgeon you are talking…[Read more]

Tracy Principi replied 2 weeks, 4 days ago

Yes that’s him. Going in on Friday. My hernia is back unfortunately I’ve got that same burning I had the first time although no bulge yet

Good intentions replied to the topic Hernia mesh removal surgeons-Canada in the forum Hernia Discussion 3 weeks, 4 days ago

He seems to be part of the New Brunswick trauma Team but the site is not very useful for contact info.

Our Team

Good intentions replied to the topic Hernia mesh removal surgeons-Canada in the forum Hernia Discussion 3 weeks, 4 days ago

Here is a Twitter link. The site goes crazy with Twitter so it might not be readable.

Dr Hari Ondiveeran from New Brunswick is among few in Canada that treat complex #hernias #SAGES2016 #IHC pic.twitter.com/v4dEXved31

— Dr. Shirin Towfigh (@Herniadoc) March 16, 2016