Alexander
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Alexander replied to the topic To Dr. Towfigh regarding Bladder in the forum Hernia Discussion 4 months ago
Dr. Towfigh,
How often does this happen with the mesh interfering with the bladder? Does something like this happen more often in a laprascopic inguinal hernia repair or an open mesh repair? It just seems like there are so many potential issues with mesh – add this one to the list.
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Alexander started the topic NYC Hernia Surgeons in the forum Hernia Discussion 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Curious if anyone on this forum has had any experiences with the following NYC based hernia surgeons:
Mark Zoland
Brian Jacob
Cheguevara Afaneh
Yuri Novitsky.Looking for any positive or negative feedback.
Thanks
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Alexander replied to the topic Bruising on hip and side 1 week after surgery in the forum Hernia Discussion 5 months, 1 week ago
That sounds very normal. It’s not unusual for bruising to expand well beyond the surgical area.
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Alexander replied to the topic Re-absorbable meshes and chronic pain in the forum Hernia Discussion 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Alephy, I have to say, Dr. Szotek took me through this a couple of weeks ago and it was awesome to learn about the Ovitex mesh and see the pictures. I would highly recommend reaching out and making an appointment. Was the most informative hernia appointment, by far, that I have had with a surgeon.
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Alexander replied to the topic How do doctors or hospitals choose a mesh? in the forum Hernia Discussion 5 months, 3 weeks ago
From what I gather unfortunately it seems more about cost (hospitals buy in bulk) or driven by doctors that are paid by mesh manufacturers. Sadly many of the top hernia doctors in the US are paid spokespeople for specific mesh devices.
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Alexander replied to the topic Best surgeons for mesh removal? in the forum Hernia Discussion 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Doesn’t the Shouldice clinic normally “take” the ilioinguinal nerve prophylactically in their surgery?
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Alexander replied to the topic removal os scar tissue after mesh removal? in the forum Hernia Discussion 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Have you tried acupuncture or a medical massage therapist? I don’t know how effective those would be in the groin area, but I know people that have gotten very good results when it comes to scar tissue pain in other areas of the body.
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Alexander started the topic Tacking in Hernia Repair in the forum Hernia Discussion 6 months, 1 week ago
Curious to hear the Dr’s views on tacking mesh during laparoscopic TEP repair. I thought tacks contributed to a higher risk of post op and chronic pain, but it seems like many surgeons are still using absorbable tacks.
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Alexander replied to the topic Chronic Pain affecting most of one side in the forum Hernia Discussion 6 months, 1 week ago
Hi Timothy – sorry you are going thru this. What type of surgery did you have? Open or Laparoscopic? Do you know what the mesh was that was implanted? There are definitely others on this forum that probably have had similar experiences that can weigh in. There are also other doctors who deal with chronic pain that you can find here – I would…[Read more]
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Alexander replied to the topic Patulous bilateral inguinal canals containing fat in the forum Hernia Discussion 6 months, 1 week ago
Hey Forest, how are you doing now? Are you feeling better?
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Alexander replied to the topic Hernia surgery if small and painless? During covid? in the forum Hernia Discussion 6 months, 2 weeks ago
That’s a very fair question. What state do you live in? Generally, I would say that you will be safe – the hospitals have very strict protocols in place and if they are still doing elective surgeries then I wouldn’t worry too much about getting covid. Most likely you and every other person having surgery will get tested the day before or the day…[Read more]
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Alexander replied to the topic Best surgeons for mesh removal? in the forum Hernia Discussion 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Dr. William Brown in California removes a lot of mesh that was placed with a lichtenstein technique
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Alexander replied to the topic Excercises to avoid for inguinal hernias!! in the forum Hernia Discussion 7 months ago
Very good questions, Mark. Have wondered the same… would be great to have docs or people that have gone thru the surgery weigh in.
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Alexander replied to the topic Gore Synecor Mesh in the forum Hernia Discussion 7 months, 1 week ago
Yes, any more insights on using this type of mesh for inguinal hernia repair would be appreciated. Do doctors see this mesh causing less chronic pain than other types of mesh? Is it easier to work with during surgery and therefore the placement and outcome are better? The fact that it’s only been around for 3 years… is that a concern that we…[Read more]
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Alexander started the topic Gore Synecor Mesh in the forum Hernia Discussion 7 months, 1 week ago
Curious if any of the doctors or patients here have any opinions on the Gore Synecor mesh – a hybrid mesh that has been around for 3 years or so.
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Alexander replied to the topic Where are the surgeons proclaiming that chronic pain is in the past? in the forum Hernia Discussion 7 months, 1 week ago
I’m sorry you had to go through that awful experience. Your insights on this board are so valuable for people like myself, who are going thru this for the first time.
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Alexander replied to the topic Where are the surgeons proclaiming that chronic pain is in the past? in the forum Hernia Discussion 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Good Intentions – if you could have done it all over again what is the path you would have taken?
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Alexander replied to the topic Dr. Reinhorn – Boston in the forum Hernia Discussion 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Thanks Dr. Towfigh… I don’t think he uses either of those mesh products. He says he uses the Ventrio ST. Have you heard of that mesh? What do you think of the procedure itself vs a traditional laprascopic repair?
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Alexander replied to the topic First Inguinal Hernia! Requesting thoughts from the experienced in the forum Hernia Discussion 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Mark,
I’m in the same boat as you are. Want to have surgery with Dr. Brown but being on East coast and having to fly right now is not ideal. Also have to convince a friend or family member also to take that risk is even more difficult. May have to wait until things get back to normal and just hope her is doesn’t get worse. -
Alexander replied to the topic Inguinal hernia & prostate problems – priority of care? in the forum Hernia Discussion 7 months, 2 weeks ago
I asked this on the other thread as well… Do the doctors believe a mesh repair would be better if one has an enlarged prostate or strains to urinate?
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