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

114. InguinoScrotal Hernias 28.09.2022

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Inguinal Hernia  Scrotal Hernia  Inguinoscrotal Hernia  Stoppa Repair  Shouldice  Laparoscopic  Robotic  TAPP - TEP  Truss  Hernia Belt  Watchful Waiting  Femoral Hernias  Giant 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...

113. Sports Hernia & Minimal Repair Technique 20.09.2022

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Inguinal Hernia  Occult Hernia  Direct Inguinal Hernia  Minimal Repair Technique  Sports Hernia  Tissue-based Repair  Lichtenstein  Mesh  Mesh Removal  Chronic Groin Pain  Neurectomy  Dynamic Ultrasound  Guest Panelist: Dr. Ulrike Muschaweck, Hernia Surgery specialist, Munich, Germany If you find this content informative, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE t...

112. When It's Not a Hernia 15.09.2022

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Hernia - Hip Disorder  Hip Labral Tear  FAI  Hip bursitis  Gynecology  Endometriosis  Fibroids  Ovarian Cyst  Orthopedic Surgery  Spine Disorder  Disk Disease  Neuropathic Pain  Sacroiliitis  HLA-B27  Ankylosing Spondylitis  ACNES  Anterior Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment Syndrome  Denervation Injury  Diastasis Recti  Colonic Volvulus  Intestinal Obstruction  Tu...

111. Mesh Removal Myths & Facts 15.09.2022

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Mesh Removal  Complications  Open Repair  Shouldice  Tissue Repair  Inguinal Hernia  Incisional Hernia  Biologic Mesh  Robotic Surgery  Nerve Injury  Neurectomy  Mesh Infection  Meshoma  Chronic Pain  Myths  Hernia Specialist  Triple Neurectomy  Surgical Anatomy  Orchiectomy Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and lapa...

110. Rare Pelvic Hernias 31.08.2022

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Femoral Hernia Obturator Hernia Perineal Hernia  Sciatic Notch Hernia  Pelvic Hernias Pregnancy Delivery  Pelvic Floor Injury  Rectocele  Cystocele  Enterocele  Mesh  Hernia Repair  Robotic Repair  Hybrid Mesh  Atypical Symptoms   Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at...

109. Hernia Mesh Past, Present & Future 24.08.2022

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Mesh  Synthetic Mesh  Biologic Mesh  Biosynthetic Mesh  Incisional Hernia  Pelvic Mesh  Mesh Migration  Mesh Complications  Surgical Complications  Hernia Recurrence  Hernia Database  Recurrent Hernia Repair  Hernia Repair  Laparoscopic Hernia Repair Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery speciali...

108. Online Patient Resources for Hernias 16.08.2022

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Hernia Resources  Online Research  HerniaTalk.com  BeverlyHillsHerniaCenter.com  American College of Surgeons  Fellow of ACS  American Board of Surgery  Board Certification  SAGES  American Hernia Society  YouTube  Google Scholar  Peer Reviewed Publications  National Hernia Databases  Research  Incisional Hernia  Recurrent Hernia  Bassini Repair  Tissue-Bas...

107. Which Specialists May See Patients with Hernias? 12.08.2022

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Specialists  Hernias  Consultation  Hernia Surgeon  General Surgeon  Back Pain  Bloating  Headaches  Neurosurgeon  Spine Surgeon  Gynecologist  Gastroenterologist  Mesh Infection  Infectious Diseases  Pain Management  Nerve Pain  Mesh Pain  Mesh Removal  Triple Neurectomy  Urologist  Enlarged Prostate  Straining  Colorectal Surgeon  Physical Therapist  Rheu...

106. Medical Gaslighting 03.08.2022

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Medical Gaslighting  Patient Advocacy  You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know  Pelvic Pain  Women’s Health  Groin Pain  Ventral Hernias  Mesh  Rare Diseases  Mesh Implant Illness  ASIA Syndrome  Mesh Reaction  Mesh Complications Unknown Diagnosis  Finding the Right Doctor or Surgeon Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and...

105. Busting Common Myths & Misinformation About Hernias: Part 3 31.07.2022

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Mesh  Mesh Complications  Adhesions  Mesh Reaction  Diastasis Recti  Hernia Specialists  Surgeon Experience  Laparoscopic Surgery  Mesh Pain  Hernia Recurrence  Air Travel  Mesh Removal  Anesthesia  COVID and Hernias  Genetics and Hernias  Lawsuits and Hernias Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surger...

104. How Robotics Has Advanced Hernia Surgery 23.06.2022

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Robotic Surgery  Laparoscopic Surgery  Open Surgery  Extraperitoneal Approach  eTEP  Inguinal Hernia Repair  Ventral and Incisional Hernia Repair  Mesh  Absorbable Mesh  Mesh Removal  Safety  Emergency Surgery  Surgical Skill Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the B...

103. Intraoperative Complications 21.06.2022

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Complications  Bowel Injury  Bladder Injury  Vascular Injury  Bleeding  Nerve Injury  Neuroma  Prevention of Complications  Surgical Skill  Revisional Surgery  Laparoscopic Surgery  Robotic 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 H...

102. Emergency Hernia Surgery 14.06.2022

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Emergency Surgery  Acute Care Surgery  Laparoscopic Surgery  Incarcerated Hernia  Strangulated Hernia  Infection  Mesh  Damage Control  Elective Surgery  Medical Optimization  Diabetes  Obesity  Smoking Tobacco Use  Chronic Cough  Hernia Recurrence  Surgical Outcome  Adhesions  Small Bowel Intestinal Obstruction Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted...

101. The Power of Positive Thinking on Healing 31.05.2022

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Mind Body Connection  Psychotherapy  Chronic Pain  Surgical Outcomes  Pain Psychiatry  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT  Depression  Anxiety  Nerve Pain  Triple Neurectomy  Electroconvulsive Therapy ECT  Low Dose Naltrexone LDN  Microdosing Psychedelics  MDMA  LSD  Cannabis  Meditation  Positive Thinking  Optimism  Positive Emotions  Gaslighting  Prehabilit...

100. 100th Episode Recap 24.05.2022

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Overview of 100 past episodes  Hernia Surgery Experts  Consultations  Patient Advocacy  Mesh Implant Illness  Complications  Chronic Pain  Tissue Injury  Botox for Pain  PRP and Stem Cells for Muscle Injury  Adhesions  Robotic Surgery  Future of Hernia Surgery  Hernia Community Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and l...

99. Share Your Hernia Stories with Me 18.05.2022

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Hernia Stories  Patient Stories  Complications  Nerve Injury  Expert Surgeons  Too Tight Repairs  Inguinal Hernias vs Sports Hernias  Pelvic and Perineal Hernias  Rare Hernias  Abdominal Wall Hernias  Recurrent Incisional Hernias  Mesh  Biologic Mesh  Synthetic Absorbable Mesh  Abdominal Wall Reconstruction  Mesh Implant Illness  Patient Advocacy  Seeking...

98. Watchful Waiting for Hernias 15.05.2022

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Watchful Waiting  Inguinal Hernia  Umbilical Hernia  Loss of Domain  Hernia Recurrence  Open Repair  Laparoscopic Repair  Hernia Recurrence  Hernia Outcomes  ACHQC  VA trial  Clinical Trials  Hernia Occurrence  Incarceration  Strangulation  Elderly Patients  Lichtenstein  Components Separation  Topic: Watchful Waiting for Hernias Guest Panelist: Dr. Robert...

96. Who Can Treat My Pelvic Pain? 05.05.2022

Guest Panelist: Dr. Sonia Bahlani, Urogynecologist in New York This week, the topic of discussion was:  Chronic Pelvic Pain  Endometriosis  Interstitial Cystitis  Cystoscopy  Hernias  Occult Inguinal Hernias  Vulvodynia  Vaginal Pain  Pain with Intercourse  Pelvic Floor Spasm  Pelvic Floor Dysfunction  Pudendal Neuralgia  Laparoscopic Surgery  Robotic Surgery  Vaginal suppositories  Rectal supposi...

97. Ask Me Anything 05.05.2022

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Inguinal Hernia  Ventral Hernia  Loss of Domain  Shouldice Repair  Tissue Repairs  Mesh Implant Illness  Mesh Reactions  Risk Factors for Hernia  Risks of Hernia Surgery  MRI for Occult Inguinal Hernia  CT scan for Ventral Hernias  Testicular Pain  Nerve Blocks  CRPS Complex Regional Pain Syndrome  Spinal Stimulators  Surgical Specialists  Chronic Pelvic Pa...

95. Evidence of Changing Perspectives on Hernia Surgery 20.04.2022

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Changing Sentiments Among Surgeons  Patient Advocacy  Surgical Conferences  Patient’s Perspectives  Umbilical Hernias  Training of Surgeons  Continuing Education  Seeking Specialty Care  Hernia Specialists  Inguinal Hernia  Mesh Removal  Meshoma, Mesh Folding  Chronic Pain  Wellness  Sutures  Allergy Testing HerniaTalk LIVE is a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin...

94. Life as a Patient Advocate 30.03.2022

Guest Panelist: Sue Blackwell, Hernia Patient Advocate in Liverpool, England This week, the topic of discussion was:  Parastomal Hernia  Ileostomy  Colostomy  Urostomy  Recurrent Hernia  Mesh Removal  Prophylactic Mesh  Mesh  Biologic Mesh  Scar tissue  Incisional Hernia  Surgical Complications  Chronic Pain  Patient Advocacy  Surgical Consultations  UK NHS vs US Insurances Seeking Consultations H...

93. Imaging for Peripheral Nerve Disorders and Chronic Pain 22.03.2022

Guest Panelist: Dr. Jan Fritz, Musculoskeletal Imaging specialist, NYU Langone, New York City, NY. This week, the topic of discussion was:  Ultrasound  CT Scan  MRI  MR neurography  Nerve Block  Nerve Imaging  Chronic Pain  Scar Tissue  Nerve Entrapment  Cryoablation  Imaging Safety IV Contrast  Oral Contrast  Valsalva  Imaging of Mesh  Adhesions  Neuroma  Image Guided Injections  Pudendal Neuralg...

92. When Google Can Do Harm 09.03.2022

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Dr. Google  Online Searching  Hernia Expert  Trust  Breaking Myths  Consultations  The Take Charge Patient  Patient Advocacy  Medical PTSD  Medical Gaslighting  Mesh Allergy  Allergy Testing  Autoimmune Disorders  Chronic Pain  Nerve Entrapment  Mesh Pain  Hernia Repair HerniaTalk LIVE is a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surge...

91. Hernia Mesh Lawsuits 01.03.2022

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Hernia Mesh  Lawsuit  Medical PTSD  Mistrust  Mesh Complications  Mesh Removal  Tissue Repair  Robotic Mesh Removal  MDL Multidistrict Litigation  Law Firms  Emails  Insurance Companies  Facebook Ads HerniaTalk LIVE is a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly Hills Hernia Center. This is...

89. Hiatal Hernias and other Diaphragmatic Hernias 15.02.2022

Guest Panelist: Dr. Caitlin Houghton, Foregut Surgeon, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA This week, the topic of discussion was:  Hiatal Hernia  Acid Reflux  Esophagitis  Mesh  Hiatal Repair  Robotic Surgery  Swallowing Problems  Weight Loss Surgery  Bariatric Surgery  Esophagus  Stomach  HerniaTalk LIVE is a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery sp...

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