Beverly Hills Hernia Center

HerniaTalk LIVE

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HerniaTalk LIVE is a weekly podcast where we discuss topics related to hernias and hernia-related problems. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist. Each week she answers your questions and also brings specialists from across the world. To participate live with your Q&A, follow us on Facebook @Dr. Towfigh. This podcast is sponsored by the Beverly Hills Hernia Center (www.beverlyhillsherniacenter.com). For more hernia discussion, visit our homepage www. HerniaTalk.com.

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Beverly Hills Hernia Center

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Latest episode

Feb 4, 2026

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Episodes

214. Teaching Hernia Surgery to Surgeons 04.02.2026

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Hernia Repair Mesh Hernia Surgery Biologic Mesh Mesh Reaction CME Hernia Surgery Course Teaching Surgeons Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly Hills Hernia Center. This is the only Q&A of its kind, aimed at educating and empowering patients about all t...

213. Which Sutures are Best? 14.01.2026

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Sutures Needles Fascia Hernia Hernia Recurrence Mesh Inflammation Tissue Repair Shouldice Steel Chronic Pain Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly Hills Hernia Center. This is the only Q&A of its kind, aimed at educating and empowering patients about al...

212. … and We’re Back! 07.01.2026

This week, the topic of discussion was:  European Hernia Society New Technology Mesh Implant Illness Mesh. Removal Abdominoplasty, Tummy Tuck Hernia Repair Outcomes Deep Tissue Massage Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly Hills Hernia Center. This is the only Q&A of its kind, aimed at educati...

211. First Hernia Surgery Couple 06.11.2025

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Hernia Surgeon Brazil Laparoscopic Surgery Robotic Surgery Public Health System Lichtenstein Repair Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly Hills Hernia Center. This is the only Q&A of its kind, aimed at educating and empowering patients about all things...

210. Cost of Hernia Research 22.10.2025

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Beverly Hills Hernia Foundation Charitable Organization Research Education Funding Hernia Mesh Mesh Implant Illness Evidence Based Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly Hills Hernia Center. This is the only Q&A of its kind, aimed at educating and empowe...

209. Booty Problems and Hernias 16.10.2025

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Anus Anorectal disorders Constipation  Hemorrhoids Anal fissure Anal pain Rectal pain Pelvic floor spasm Anal hygiene Anal skin tags Colonoscopy Diverticula Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly Hills Hernia Center. This is the only Q&A of its kind, aim...

208. The Art of Picking a True Specialist 01.10.2025

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Surgery Specialist Expertise Board Certification  Parastomal hernia Perineal hernias  Chronic pain Spinal cord stimulator Implant illness Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly Hills Hernia Center. This is the only Q&A of its kind, aimed at educating and...

207: Hernia Repair after Transvaginal Mesh Removal 25.09.2025

This week, the topic of discussion was:  TVT TVT-O Transvaginal mesh SUI Stress urinary incontinence POP Pelvic organ prolapse Mesh Hernia Mesh Nerve injury Pudendal neuralgia Neuroma Chronic post inguinal herniorrhaphy pain Inguinal hernia Chronic pain Spinal cord stimulator Implant illness Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery special...

206. Hernia Surgery Meeting Update 17.09.2025

This week, the topic of discussion was:  American Hernia Society Twitter Live Tweeting TRAM Flap Complications DIEP Flap Complications Hernia after Transplantation Liver Transplant Kidney Transplant Anxiety and Depression and Hernia Outcomes Microplastics after Hernia Repair with Mesh Cancer and Hernia Repair American College of Surgeons Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin T...

205. Your Outie 10.09.2025

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Outie Innie Umbilical Hernia Incisional Hernia Mesh Rectus Diastasis Pregnancy Symptoms Watchful Waiting Mesh Removal Shouldice Repair Hernia Recurrence Laparoscopic Surgery Robotic Surgery Hernia Repair Direct Inguinal Hernia Chronic Pain Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who prac...

204. Hernias & Social Media 03.09.2025

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Social Media Misinformation  Disinformation Trolling Instagram Twitter Facebook TikTok Watchful Waiting Scrotal Injury Negative Posts Respectfulness Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly Hills Hernia Center. This is the only Q&A of its kind, aimed at ed...

203. Hernia Non-Believers 16.07.2025

This week, the topic of discussion was:  -Hernia -Non-believer -Medical Gaslighting -Hernia Expert -Lack of Knowledge -Delay in Care -Chronic Pain -Groin Pain -Occult Hernias -Atypical Symptoms Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly Hills Hernia Center. This is the only Q&A of its kind, aimed a...

202. Hernia & Sexual Dysfunction 09.07.2025

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Inguinal hernia Groin pain Testicular pain Sexual dysfunction Pelvic floor spasm Pudendal neuralgia Penile pain Painful orgasm Infertility Painful ejaculation Clitoral pain Vulvovaginal pain Female urology Physical therapy  Urology Gynecology  Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who...

201. I’m back! European Hernia Update 30.06.2025

This week, the topic of discussion was:  -European Hernia Society -Paris -London -Patients -NHS -Chronic Pain -Sports Hernia -Diastasis Recti -Mesh Implant Illness Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly Hills Hernia Center. This is the only Q&A of its kind, aimed at educating and empowering pat...

200. 200th Episode Follower Celebration 16.05.2025

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Podcast Social Media Support Groups Patient Advocacy Occult Hernias Mesh Industry Hernia Mesh Advances in Technology Gender Specific Mesh Chronic Pain Female Hernias Femoral Hernia Hernia Specialist HerniaTalk.com Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly Hills...

199. Hernias After Trauma 07.05.2025

This week, the topic of discussion was:  -Trauma -Trauma Surgery -Car Accident -Motorcycle Accident -Burns -Falls -Infection -Adhesions -Colostomy, Ileostomy, Urostomy -Surgical Site Infection -Mesh Infection -Laparoscopic, Robotic Surgery -Open Surgery -Mesh -Incisional Hernia -Cosmesis -Tailored Decision Making -Mesh Implant Illness -Mesh Fixation -Chronic Pain -Shouldice  Welcome to HerniaTalk...

198. More Symptoms You Never Knew Were from Your Hernia 23.04.2025

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Groin Pain Hip Pain Back Pain Inner Thigh Pain Radiating Pain Neuralgia Ilioinguinal Neuralgia Pudendal Neuralgia Testicular Pain Labial Pain Vaginal Pain Pain with Intercourse Pelvic Floor Spasm Urinary Frequency Rectal Pain Perineal Pain Umbilical Hernia Inguinal Hernia Obturator Hernia Clitoral Pain Sciatic Notch Hernia Obturator Neuralgia Imaging Chroni...

197. Symptoms You Never Knew Were from Your Hernia 16.04.2025

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Groin Pain Hip Pain Back Pain Inner Thigh Pain Radiating Pain Neuralgia Ilioinguinal Neuralgia Pudendal Neuralgia Testicular Pain Labial Pain Vaginal Pain Pain with Intercourse Pelvic Floor Spasm Urinary Frequency Rectal Pain Perineal Pain Umbilical Hernia Inguinal Hernia Obturator Hernia Clitoral Pain Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shi...

196. Timing Your Hernia Repair 08.04.2025

This week, the topic of discussion was:  -Watchful waiting -Elective surgery -Concomitant procedures -Plastic or cosmetic surgery -Emergency surgery -Enlarged prostate -Chronic cough -Healing -Wound infection -Mesh infection -Panniculectomy -Combining procedures -Outcomes -Hernia repair Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist w...

195. Hernia Belts, Trusses and Binders 15.02.2025

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Inguinal Hernia Truss (comfort-truss.com) Abdominal Binder (caromed.com) Hernia Belt Scrotal Hernia Postoperative Recovery Rib Belt Compression Garment (yummie.com, maidenform.com, underarmour.com) Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly Hills Hernia Center....

194. Does Age Matter? 09.02.2025

This week, the topic of discussion was:  -Age -Elderly  -Frailty Index -Surgical Complications -Healing -Infection -Tissue Repair -Suture Choice -Mesh Repair -TAR Abdominal Reconstruction -Geriatric Surgery Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly Hills Hernia Center. This is the only Q&A of its...

193. Redo Hernia Repair Without Mesh 29.01.2025

This week, the topic of discussion was: -Recurrent Hernia -Mesh Implant Illness -Mesh Removal -Shouldice Repair -Chronic Pain -Plication -Abdominoplasty -Mesh Repair -Tearing of Muscle -Inguinal Hernia -Ventral Hernia Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly Hills Hernia Center. This is the only Q&am...

192. Balancing Hernia Repair and Your Health 21.01.2025

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Organ Failure Liver Failure Ascites  Portal Hypertension Kidney Failure Dialysis Heart Failure Bleeding Hernia Recurrence Anesthesia Safety Hernia Complications Chronic Pain Direct Hernia Mesh  Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly Hills Hernia Center. This...

191. New Year, New Hernia Symptoms 08.01.2025

This week, the topic of discussion was: -Hernia Symptoms -Groin Pain -Testicular Pain -TRAM Flap Complications -Mesh Pain -Mesh Implant Illness -Lymphocele -Pelvic Floor Spasm Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly Hills Hernia Center. This is the only Q&A of its kind, aimed at educating and em...

190. Trust Issues & Hernia Surgery 17.12.2024

This week, the topic of discussion was: -Mistrust -Anxiety -Surgical Outcomes -Complications -Second Opinion -Bad Outcomes -Quality of Life -Hernia Repair Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly Hills Hernia Center. This is the only Q&A of its kind, aimed at educating and empowering patients abo...

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