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

189. When to Repair a Rectus Diastasis 10.12.2024

This week, the topic of discussion was: -Rectus Diastasis -Pregnancy -Obesity -Hernia Repair -Incisional Hernia -IPOM Plus -Hernia Recurrence -Bulging Abdomen -Core Strength 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 empo...

188. End of the Year Update 2024 03.12.2024

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Hernia Research Topics Hernia Sac Mesh Removal Female Hernias Occult Inguinal Hernias Chronic Pain Treatment Surgical Societies 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 empowerin...

187. Gender Based Hernia Care 29.10.2024

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Male Hernias Female Hernias Femoral Hernias Chronic Pain Mesh Injury Pelvic Pain Testicular Pain Pain with Sex Nerve Injury Mesh Types Mesh Patents Tailored Care 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...

186. Joy of Hernia Surgery 24.09.2024

This week, the topic of discussion was: -Research -Innovations -Mesh -Non-Mesh -Mesh Implant Illness -Surgical Collaborations -American Hernia Society -International Hernia Collaboration -European Hernia Society -Hernia Surgeon Alliance 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. Th...

185. Hernia Surgeons Being Controversial 17.09.2024

This week, the topic of discussion was:  New York Times Components Separation Large Hernia Repairs Ventral Hernia Mesh Online Courses Preceptorship Learning New Skills Denervation Injury DIEP Flap Plastic 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...

184. The Perils of Watchful Waiting 03.09.2024

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Watchful Waiting Inguinal Hernia Scrotal Hernia Femoral Hernia Giant Hernias Mesh Shouldice Laparoscopic  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...

183. Hernia Surgery in the Elderly 27.08.2024

This week, the topic of discussion was: -Elderly -Geriatric -Frailty Index -Surgical Complications -Inguinal Hernia -Mesh -Tissue Repair -Anesthesia -Cognitive Dysfunction 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...

182. Totally ExtraPeritoneal (TEP) Hernia Repair 20.08.2024

This week, the topic of discussion was: -Inguinal Hernia -TEP -TAPP -Laparoscopic Repair -Robotic Repair -Mesh -Recurrent Hernia -Prostatectomy -Cystectomy -Chronic Pain -Recurrent Hernias 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 edu...

181. Consulting a Physiatrist for Groin Pain 13.08.2024

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Sports Hernias Physical Therapy Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Adductor Tendonitis Groin Pain Muscle Spasm Guest: Dr. James Wyss, Physiatrist (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist), Hospital of Special Surgery, New York   Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who pra...

180. Huge Inguinoscrotal Hernias 01.08.2024

This week, the topic of discussion was: -Inguinal Hernias -Scrotal Hernias -Giant Hernias -Mesh -Intestinal Obstruction -Complications -Robotic Surgery -Open Repair -Plastic Surgery -Scrotoplasty -Orchiectomy 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 it...

179. Hernia Surgery Behind the Scenes 25.07.2024

This week, the topic of discussion was: -Operating Room -OR Team -Surgical Technologist -Circulating Nurse -Anesthesiologist -Sterile Technique -Surgical Preparation -Tow-finger -Surgeon -Choosing Your Surgeon -Surgical Technique 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 t...

178. Hernias Caused by Cancer Surgery 08.07.2024

This week, the topic of discussion was: -Hernia -Cancer -Oncologic Surgery -Colon Cancer -Coccygeal Cancer -Sarcoma -Carcinoid Tumors -Mucinoid Carcinoma -Desmoid Tumor -Prostate Cancer -Incisional Hernia -Mesh -Reoperation -Hip Disarticulation -Chemotherapy -Radiation Therapy Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practic...

177. National Hernia Awareness Month 26.06.2024

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Hernia -Sex Based Differences -Hernia Prevalence -Hernia Symptoms -Hernia Prevention -Hernia Repair -Hernia Risk Factor 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 patie...

175. Updates from European Hernia Society Meeting 12.06.2024

This week, the topic of discussion was: -European Hernia Society -American Hernia Society --Hernia Mesh -Autoimmunity -Mesh Implant Illness -Breast Implant Illness -Tattoo -Biologic Mesh -Absorbable Mesh -DIEP flap -TRAM flap -Incisional Hernia -Nanotechnology -Mesh Infection -FDA -MDR -510k Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery special...

176. When Good People Make Bad Decisions 12.06.2024

This week, the topic of discussion was: -Bad Decisions -Mesh Infection -Hernia Recurrence -Choosing Your Surgeon -Second Opinions -Life Before Hernia -Morbidity and Mortality Conference -Rushed Decisions -Watchful Waiting -Risk Factor Optimization Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly Hills Hernia...

174. Nerve Injury and Denervation 23.05.2024

This week, the topic of discussion was: -Nerve Injury -Nerve Entrapment -Neuralgia -Denervation -Neuroma -ACNES -Anterior Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment Syndrome -Scar -Abdominal Wall Hernia -Abdominal Weakness -DIEP Flap -Incisional Hernia -Mesh -Absorbable Mesh Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly...

173. DIEP and TRAM Flap Complications 13.05.2024

This week, the topic of discussion was: -DIEP -TRAM -Flaps -Breast Cancer -Breast Reconstruction -Free Flaps -Pedicle Flaps -Denervation Injury -Abdominal Bulging -Asymmetry -Hernia -Incisional Hernia -Complications -Plastic Surgery -Reconstructive Surgery -Latissimus Dorsi Flaps Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who prac...

172. Mesh Fixation 01.05.2024

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 related to hernias and hernia-related complications. For a personal consultation with Dr. Towfigh: +1- 310-358-5020 , info@beverlyhillshernia...

171. Surgical Meetings Update 24.04.2024

This week, the topic of discussion was: -Hidden Hernias -Occult Hernias -Patient Voice -Hernia Imaging -MRI -Medical Gaslighting 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 related to h...

170. Obturator Hernias 27.03.2024

This week, the topic of discussion was: -Obturator Hernias -Rare Hernias -Pelvic Hernias -Sciatic Notch Hernia -Howship-Romberg Sign -Femoral Hernia -Incarceration -MRI Hernia Protocol -CT scan -Valsalva -Ultrasound -Mesh Complications -Hybrid Mesh Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly Hills Herni...

169. Finally Some Research about Females and Hernias 17.03.2024

This week, the topic of discussion was: -Research -NIH grant -Hernias -Females and Hernias -Femoral Hernia -EHS Guidelines -Watchful Waiting -Chronic Pelvic Pain -Pregnancy -Mesh -Laparoscopic Surgery -Open 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...

168. When Is It Malpractice? 06.03.2024

This week, the topic of discussion was: -Malpractice -Lawsuit -Standard of Care -Class Action Lawsuit -Mesh -Complications -Bad Outcome -Unhappy Patients 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 abou...

167. Patience with Mesh Removal 29.02.2024

This week, the topic of discussion was: -Mesh Removal -Revisional Surgery -Patience -Complications -Hernia Surgery -Mesh -Mesh Implant Illness -ASIA Syndrome -Mesh Infection 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 empo...

166. Handling Surgical Complications 26.02.2024

This week, the topic of discussion was: -Complications -Infection -Bleeding -Hernia Recurrence -Bad Outcomes -Consent -Mesh -Mesh Removal -Travel for Surgery -Hernia Experts 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 empo...

165. Neurectomy Pros and Cons 20.02.2024

This week, the topic of discussion was: -Neurectomy -Triple Neurectomy -Laparoscopic Neurectomy -Nerve Pain -Neuralgia -Neuropathy -Neuroma -Ablation -Hydrodissection -Chronic Pain -Mesh 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...

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