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

164. Choosing Hernia Repair Techniques 12.02.2024

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Laparoscopic Surgery - Open Surgery - Robotic Surgery - Complications - Hernia Surgery - Inguinal Hernia - Ventral Hernia - Mesh Implant Illness - Tissue Repair - Hernia Recurrence - Mastocytosis - Ehlers Danlos Syndrome - Collagen Deficiency - Hypermobility / Hyperflexibility Syndrome - Hernia Specialist Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr....

163. Pain Management for Hernia Complications 05.02.2024

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Nerve Block Spinal Stimulator Dorsal Root Ganglion Chronic Pain Nerve Pain Somatic Pain Neuroma Nerve Block Hydrodissection Opioids Naltrexone Methadone CRPS Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Hernia Pain Mesh Pain Meshoma Mesh Implant Illness ACNES Anterior Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment Syndrome Tylenol NSAIDs TAP Block Pain Management...

162. Hidden Hernias Hurt 25.01.2024

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Hidden Hernias - Occult Hernias - Femoral Hernias - Groin Pain - Testicular Pain - Vaginal Pain - Inner Thigh Pain - Lower Back Pain - Radiating Pain - Pelvic Pain - Pelvic Floor Spasm - Urinary Frequency - Austria - Diagnosis - History - Ultrasound - CT scan - MRI Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic...

161. Teaching Hernia Surgery 17.01.2024

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Residency - Surgical Education - Skills Lab - Robotic Surgery - Open Surgery - Mesh Placement - Hernia Specialty - Obesity - Mesh Fixation - MRI Hernia Protocol 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...

160. Hernia Health Resolutions 2024 09.01.2024

This week, the topic of discussion was: - New Year’s Resolutions - Hernia Health - Risk Factors - Constipation - Chronic Cough - Nicotine - Collagen - Obesity - Exercise - Core Health - HerniaScore - Chronic Pelvic Pain - Mesh Removal - Triple Neurectomy - Second Opinion - Expert Opinion Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist...

159. Hernia Surgery: Balancing Risks & Benefits 05.01.2024

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Hernia Surgery - Surgical Risks - Surgical Benefits - Complications - Watchful Waiting - Pregnancy and Hernia - Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Crohn’s Disease - Ulcerative Colitis - Mesh - Cancer - Autoimmune Disorders - Quality of Life - Life Saving Surgery - Balancing Pros and Cons - Informed Consent - Patient Goals Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A ho...

158. Work-Related Hernia Injuries 03.01.2024

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Hernia - Workers Compensation - Insurance - Accident - Injury - Trauma - Groin Hernia - Risk Factors - Traumatic Hernias - Core Strength - Belts - Back Brace - Posture - Lifting - Repetitive Motions 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...

157. Being Thankful 25.11.2023

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Thankful - Thanksgiving - New Techniques - Patient Advocacy - Research - Hernia Repair - Hernia Specialist - Consultations - Tissue Repair - Mesh Complications - HerniaScore - Testicular Pain - Abdominal Wall Reconstruction - Femoral Hernias - Traumatic Hernias Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surg...

156. Advice from the Best Hernia Nurse Specialist 15.11.2023

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Nursing - Recovery - Surgical Instructions - Protocols - Pain Control - Complicated Patients - Chronic Pain - Mesh Removal - Inguinal Hernias - Abdominal Wall Reconstruction 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&...

155. Mesh Complications & the Male Patient Perspective 11.11.2023

This week, the topic of discussion was:  - Mesh - Inguinal Hernia - Mesh Removal - Orchiectomy - Nerve Damage - Seeking Expert Care - Male Patients - Embarrassment  - Chronic Pain - Pain with Intercourse - Ketamine 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...

154. Scary Hernia Stories 01.11.2023

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Losing a Testicle - Denervation Injury - Components Separation - TAR - Surgical Complications - Intestinal Fistula - Mesh - Ischemic Orchitis - Shrunken Testicle - Abdominal Wall Reconstruction 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. Thi...

153. Importance of a Hernia Team Approach 18.10.2023

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Team - Interdisciplinary - Hernia Center - Hernia - Expert - Complications 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 h...

152. Components Separation for Hernia Repair 12.10.2023

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Components Separation - Ramirez - Novitsky - Posterior Components Separation - Anterior Components Separation - TAR - Transversus Abdominis Release - Rives Stoppa - Mesh - Ventral Hernia - Incisional Hernia - Recurrence Rates - Tissue Repairs - Fistulas - Risk Factors Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscop...

151. Patient Advocacy: Could you get involved? 27.09.2023

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Patient Advocate - European Hernia Society - British Hernia Society - American Hernia Society - Mesh Lawsuits - Hernia Repair - Hernia Specialists - Industry - Class Action Lawsuits - Choosing Your Surgeon - Preparing for Your Visit - Guidelines - Binders Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery sp...

150. Hernia Research & Its Funding 14.09.2023

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Research - Funding - Research Grants - NIH - Disparities - Females with Hernias - Pregnancy and Hernias - Evidence - Clinical Trials 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 emp...

149. Most Important Questions to Ask Your Surgeon 11.09.2023

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Consultation - Surgical Technique - Choosing the Right Surgeon - Expert - Laparoscopic - Robotic - Mesh Removal - Complications 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 empoweri...

148. Surgical Techniques: TEP vs TAPP 31.08.2023

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Laparoscopic - Robotic Surgery - Inguinal Hernia - Abdominal Hernia - TEP - TAPP - Mesh - Complications - Adhesions - Mesh Erosion - Intestinal Fistula 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...

147. Why Aren’t Hernias As Important As Cancer? 23.08.2023

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Cancer - Clinical Trials - Stand Up To Cancer - Specialist - Outcomes - Outreach - Research Funding - NIH - Disparity in Care - It’s Not Just A 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&A of its kind, aimed at...

146. What’s More Important: Surgeon or Technique? 16.08.2023

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Surgical Technique - Laparoscopic Surgery - Open Surgery - Mesh - Robotic Surgery - Shouldice - Surgical Complications - Frustrations - Hernia Specialists - Revisional Surgery - Picking Surgeon - Second Opinions - Consultations Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at th...

145. What Are Your Hernia Frustrations? 10.08.2023

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Surgical Technique - Laparoscopic Surgery - Open Surgery - Mesh - Hernia Recurrence - Surgical Complications - Frustrations - Hernia Specialists - Experts - Forums - Advocates - Revisional Surgery - Picking Surgeon - Database - Population Studies Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist...

144. How Important is Closing an Abdominal Hernia? 02.08.2023

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Surgical Technique - Laparoscopic Surgery - Open Surgery - Mesh - Bridged Repair - TAR - ETEP - Fascia Closure - Billowing - Hernia Recurrence 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...

143. Importance of Technique in Hernia Repair 20.07.2023

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Surgical Technique - Laparoscopic Surgery - Open Surgery - Mesh - Suturing - Mesh Plug - Slit Mesh - Keyhole Technique - Surgical Outcomes - Surgeon - Tacks - Chronic Pain - Mesh Complications 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...

142. Surgical Options for Female Pelvic Pain 17.07.2023

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Chronic Pelvic Pain Endometriosis  Occult Inguinal Hernia Pelvic Pain Nerve Pain Hormonal Therapy Laparoscopy Gynecologist Mesoderm IUD Mirena Orlissa Infertility  Menses Menstrual 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...

141. Multidisciplinary Treatment of Postoperative Groin Pain 03.07.2023

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Inguinal Hernia - Mesh - Postoperative Pain - Chronic Pain - Neuropathic Pain - Nociceptive Pain - Meshoma - Mesh Removal - Physical Therapy - Pain Management - Multidisciplinary Team - Massage - Spinal Stimulator Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly Hill...

140. Pelvic Floor PT & Hernias 22.06.2023

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Pelvic Floor - Physical Therapy - Endometriosis - Nerve Pain - Pudendal Neuralgia - Ilioinguinal Nerve - Iliohypogastric Nerve - Core - Transversus Abdominis - Athletic Pubalgia - Ovarian Cyst - Ovulation Pain - Rectal Examination - Vaginal Examination - Vulvodynia Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic...

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