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John

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August 21, 2023 at 7:24 am in reply to: Anecdotal experiences with Dr. Grischkan?

I am also curious about this. Did you find anything out? Anyone else have anything to share?

John

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August 19, 2023 at 5:51 am in reply to: 2-week post-op pain while sleeping on back

How’s it going Dan?

John

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August 18, 2023 at 7:24 pm in reply to: Dr Ralph Lorenz Hernia Talk 6th June

This is an interesting longer follow-up on Desarda from 2021

After 15 years of follow-up, three recurrences were found (1.5%). Recurrences occurred 2, 3, and 5 years after the surgery. All patients expressed their satisfaction with the treatment. Twenty-eight patients (14.4%) reported a rare occurrence of mild pain while performing certain activities. Three patients reported persistent chronic pain (1.5%).

Conclusion: Surgical repair of primary inguinal hernia using the Desarda technique is a simple, feasible, repeatable procedure, using the patient’s own tissues, and with a low learning curve. It seems that the Desarda repair can still be a safe alternative to other non-mesh surgical techniques, especially when the patient refuses the use a synthetic mesh. https://misjournal.net/article/view/4027

John

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August 15, 2023 at 4:13 pm in reply to: HerniaTalk **LIVE** Q&A: What’s More Important: Surgeon or Technique?

Is knowing if I have a direct or indirect inguinal hernia important in selecting a surgeon or technique?

John

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August 15, 2023 at 4:12 pm in reply to: HerniaTalk **LIVE** Q&A: What’s More Important: Surgeon or Technique?

Is an ultrasound identified inguinal hernia with a finding of “no definite reducibility” a cause for concern, or simply an indication that it was not clear on the ultrasound if the hernia could be reduced?