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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139. Diastasis Recti Repair Options 14.06.2023 59:15

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Diastasis Recti - Rectus Diastasis - Umbilical Hernia - Pregnancy - Tummy Tuck - Abdominoplasty - Laparoscopic Surgery - Hernia Surgery - Abdominal Binder - Transversus Abdomens Exercises 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...

138. Tissue-Based Inguinal Hernia Repairs 12.06.2023 1:03:45

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Hernia Surgery - Open Inguinal Hernia Repair - Shouldice - McVay - Bassini - Desarda - Hernia Recurrence - Chronic Pain - Mesh - ASIA syndrome - Shoenfeld Syndrome - 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...

137. Future Technologies of Hernia Surgery 30.05.2023 58:58

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Innovation - Technology - Robotics - Hernia Surgery - Mesh - Adhesives - Implants - PVDF - Natural Bioscaffolds 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...

136. Hernia Meetings Update 2023 18.05.2023 1:01:19

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Surgical Meeting - European Hernia Society - International Hernia Collaboration - Lectures - Talks - Plug and Patch - Mesh Removal - Robotic Surgery - Mesh Implant Illness - ASIA Syndrome - Chronic Pain - CPIP Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly Hills He...

134. Being a Hernia Specialist in Private Practice 27.04.2023 1:05:53

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Hernia Specialists - Hernia Surgery - Private Practice - Incisional Hernias - Inguinal Hernia - Interstitial Hernia - Shouldice Repair - Obesity - Hernia Complications - Hernia Recurrence - TAR - Components Separation - Robotic Surgery - eTEP - Retrorectus Repair - Mesh - Surgery Center - Insurance Coverage - Hospital Privileging - Academic Practice - Comm...

135. Chest-related Abdominal Wall Pain 27.04.2023 1:01:06

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Rib Pain - Chest Wall - Rib Dislocation - Rib Fracture - Cartilage Fracture - Costichondritis - Slipping Rib Syndrome - Upper Abdominal Pain - Flank Pain - Costavertebral Dislocation - Intercostal Hernia - Diaphragm Hernia - Rib Belt - Intercostal Nerve Cryoablation - ACNES Anterior Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment Syndrome - Thoracic Surgery - Spine Surgery - O...

133. Hernia Specialty Hot Spots 14.04.2023 1:05:16

This week, the topic of discussion was: Hernia Specialists Hernia Surgery Hernia Centers Incisional Hernias Revisional Surgery Complex Hernias Chronic Groin Pain Robotic Surgery Recurrent Incisional Hernias Mesh Removal 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&...

132. Traveling for Surgery 27.03.2023 1:02:16

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Hernia Surgery - Out of Town - Travel - Distant Surgery - Medical Tourism - Preparing for Surgery - Choosing a Surgeon - 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 e...

131. Testicular Pain After Hernia Surgery 17.03.2023 1:04:57

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Testicular Pain - Spermatic Cord - Hernia Surgery - Complications - Mesh - Adhesions - Vas Deferens - Varicocele - Hydrocele - Spermatic Cord Denervation - Spermatic Cord Block - Urologist - Pain Management - Nerve Block - Specialist - Mesh Complications Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery spe...

130. How Does Hernia Surgery Affect Other Future Operations? 08.03.2023 1:01:37

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Hernia Repair - Mesh - Prostatectomy - Crohn’s disease - Cutting through mesh - Laparoscopic surgery - Open surgery - Biologic mesh - Synthetic absorbable Phasix(R) mesh - Adhesions - Hernia recurrence - Surgical planning Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beve...

129. Hernia Repair Complications 02.03.2023 1:03:21

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Complications - Hernia Repair - Hernia Surgery - Hernia Recurrence - Wound Infection - Mesh Infection - Seroma - Hematoma - Urinary Retention - Mesh Reaction - Mesh Implant Illness - Pneumonia - Chronic Pain - Neuralgia - Nerve Injury - Death - Nicotine - Diabetes - Constipation - Enlarged Prostate - Exercise - Surgical Recovery Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE,...

128. ACNES & Abdominal Wall Pain 22.02.2023 1:03:48

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Abdominal Wall Pain - Hernia - ACNES - Anterior Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment Syndrome - Nerve Pain - Neurectomy - Nerve Ablation - Neuroma - Endometrioma - Disk Disease - Lipoma - Desmoid Tumor - Shingles - Herpes Zoster - Abdominal Pain Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practic...

127. Mesh Implant Illness 14.02.2023 57:37

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Mesh Implant Illness - ASIA Syndrome - Schoenfeld Syndrome - Mesh Reaction - Hernia Mesh - Mesh Complications - Symptoms - Autoimmune Disorders - Inflammatory Disorders - Mesh Removal - Allergy Testing - Hernia Specialists - Hernia Surgery - Tissue Based Repair Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surg...

126. Umbilical Hernias 30.01.2023 1:01:49

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Umbilical Hernia - Hernia Repair - Laparoscopic - Robotic - Mesh - Outie - Innie - Abdominoplasty - Tummy Tuck - Diastasis Recti - Pregnancy and Hernias - Progesterone 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 i...

125. Biocompatibility of Mesh Implants 23.01.2023 1:04:22

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Mesh Implant Illness - Mesh Reaction - Biocompatibility - HLA blood types - Autoimmune Diseases - Environmental Factors - Facebook Support Groups - Mesh Complications - Polypropylene - Transvaginal Mesh Complications - FDA - Mesh Removal Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who pract...

124. Training as a Hernia Surgeon 12.01.2023 1:04:56

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Hernia Surgery - Hernia Specialist - Complex Hernias - Recurrent Hernias - Mesh Selection - Advanced Abdominal Wall Reconstruction - Surgical Training - Fellowship - Second Opinions - Specialized 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 Cent...

123. National Hernia Databases & Registries 11.01.2023 1:04:33

This week, the topic of discussion was: Databases Registries Danish Hernia Database HerniaMed Registry Swedish Hernia Database ACHQC Chronic Pain Mesh Removal Hernia Mesh Mesh Complications Hernia Recurrence Watchful Waiting 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 o...

122. Sports Hernia, World Cup Edition 22.12.2022 56:09

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Sports Hernia - Sportsman’s Hernia - Gilmore Groin - Athletic Pubalgia - Core Muscle Injury - Soccer - Football - Mesh - Laparoscopic - Hernia Repair - Neurectomy 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 ki...

121. Obesity and Hernia Repair 20.12.2022 1:01:56

This week, the topic of discussion was: Morbid Obesity Hernia Repair BMI Body Mass Index Hernia Risk Factors Laparoscopic Surgery Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss Surgery Robotic Surgery Incisional Hernias Malnutrition Sleep Apnea Wound Complications Hernia Recurrence Medical Weight Loss Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery s...

120. Hernia Surgery During the Holidays 07.12.2022 1:00:26

This week, the topic of discussion was: Holidays Surgery During the Holidays Holiday Staffing Surgeon Coverage Hernia Surgery Mesh Infection Tissue-Based Hernia Repair Chronic Pain ePTFE Gore Mesh Prolapse Surgery Imaging - MRI CT scan - Sutures Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly Hi...

119. Hernia Surgery in Females 05.12.2022 1:02:19

This week, the topic of discussion was: Gender Based Surgery Hernias in Females Umbilical Hernia Inguinal Hernia Femoral Hernia Pregnancy and Hernias Chronic Pain Mesh Implant Illness Diastasis Ventral Hernias Mesh Gender Based Mesh Design Pelvis Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly H...

118. Social Media as a Tool for Patient Advocacy 22.11.2022 1:05:42

This week, the topic of discussion was: Mesh Complications Rectopexy Hernia Repair Mesh Erosion Patient Advocacy Member of Parliament European Hernia Society British Hernia Society Surgical Complications Social Media Negativity - Misinformation Support Groups Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at...

117. Why Your Surgical Consultation Gets Lost in Translation 20.11.2022 1:03:23

This week, the topic of discussion was: Surgical Consultation Doctor’s Appointment Preparation for Surgery Surgical Culture Doctors Hernia Surgery Hernia 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 p...

116. Hernia Repair in Europe vs USA 09.11.2022 54:25

This week, the topic of discussion was: Europe Socialized Medicine Incisional Hernia Women’s Hernia Mesh Tailored Care ASIA syndrome Mesh Reaction Hernia Specialists Abdominoplasty / Tummy Tuck Recurrence Rates Complications Surgical Site Infections Healing Open Repairs Laparscopic Repairs Robotic Repairs Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia an...

115. Incisional Hernias: What, Why, When, and How 04.10.2022 1:01:37

This week, the topic of discussion was: Incisional Hernia Mesh Tissue Repair Components Separation TAR Transversus Abdominis Release Recurrence Rates Complications Surgical Site Infections Risk Factors for Incisional Hernia Open Repairs Laparscopic Repairs Robotic Repairs Recovery Chronic Pain Mesh Implant Illness Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh,...