HerniaTalk LIVE

Guest Panelist: Dr. Todd Heniford, Hernia Surgery Specialist, Atrium Health, Charlotte, North Carolina  This week, the topic of discussion was: -  Mesh  Shouldice  Tissue Repair  Robotic Iliopubic Tract Repair (r-IPT)  Chronic Pain  Laparoscopic Surgery  Lightweight Mesh  Databases  FDA  Outcomes  Mesh Implant Illness  Hybrid Mesh  Ovitex  Strattice  Biologic Mesh  Polypropylene Mesh HerniaTalk LI...

Guest Panelist: Dr. Andrea Pakula, Director of Robotic Surgery, Adventist Health, in Simi Valley, CA. This week, the topic of discussion was:  Hernia Recurrence  Inguinal Hernia  TEP, TAPP, eTEP  Robotic Surgery  The Bleeding Edge  Safety  Injury  Mesh  Robotic Iliopubic Tract Repair Nyhus Repair  Ventral Hernia Repair  Incisional Hernia Repair  Intestinal Injury  Chronic Pain  Mesh Removal  Cost...

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Hernia recurrence  Pregnancy and hernias  Inguinal hernia  Epigastric hernia  Neurectomy  Chronic pain  Complex regional pain syndrome  Mesh  Parastomal hernia  Academic surgeon  Mesh implant illness  Nerve pain  Arnica cream  Nerve block  MRI  Ultrasound  Mesh imaging  Mesh removal  Complications  Hernia specialist  Tissue repairs HerniaTalk LIVE is a Q&am...

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Umbilical Hernia  Belly Button  Mesh - Suture Repair  Mayo Repair  Laparoscopic Surgery  Robotic Surgery  Open Surgery  Mesh Infection  Outie  Innie  Diastasis Recti  Pregnancy and Umbilical Hernia Repair  Mesh on Mesh Repair  Risk Factors  Nicotine  Obesity HerniaTalk LIVE is a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialis...

This week, the topic of discussion was:  COVID pandemic  Coronavirus endemic  Delta  Omicron  Surgery  PCR Nasal Swabs  At-Home Antigen Testing  Vaccination  Obesity  Weight Loss Surgery  Wound Healing  Hyperbaric Oxygen  Silvadene Cream,  Aquaphor  Femoral Hernia  Mesh Removal  Laparoscopic Surgery  Open Surgery  McVay Repair  Shouldice Repair  Plug Mesh Repair HerniaTalk LIVE is a Q&A hosted...

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Setting Expections:  Before your Consultation  When Planning for Hernia Surgery  On the Day of Your Hernia Surgery  During your Recovery  For your Future After Hernia Surgery  Mesh Removal - Nerve Injury - Neurectomy  Triple Neurectomy  Positive Attitude  Anterior and Posterior Components Separation  ASIA symptoms  HerniaTalk LIVE is a Q&A hosted by Dr....

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Pain Control  Hernia Pain  Inflammatory Pain  Nerve Pain  Ice Packs  Anti-inflammatories  NSAIDs  Arnica  Bromelain  Alpha Lipoic Acid  Super B Complex  Turmeric  Ginger  CBD  Diclofenac Ointment  Flexor Patch  Voltaren Ointment  TENS machine  Binders  Compression Garments  Hernia Truss  Yummie Tummie  Maidenform  Comfort Truss  ACHQC  Core Strengthening He...

Guest Panelist: Mackenzie Kimes, MSN-Ed, BSN, RN, CPN, Nurse and Patient in Arizona. This week, the topic of discussion was:  Patient Advocacy  Gaslighting by Physicians  Health Insurance  Psychology  Medical Mystery  Choosing Physicians  Navigating the Healthcare System  The Front Office Staff  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy  Second Opinions  Never Giving Up Hope  Positive Attitude  Coping Skills H...

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Hernia Surgery  Preoperative Planning  Obesity  Weight Loss  Nicotine Cessation  Cough Suppression  Constipation Prophylaxis  Blood Thinners  Bruising  Pain Control  Hibiclens cleansing  Chlorhexidine showers  Belly Button  Umbilicus  Binder  Truss  Compression Garments  Blood Glucose Control  Inguinal Hernia  Enlarged Prostate  Postoperative Urinary Retent...

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Hernia Meetings  Groin Pain  Nerve Injury  Nerve Damage  Hematoma  Seroma  Umbilical Hernia  Absorbable Sutures  Diastasis Recti  Spinal Causes of Groin Pain  Hip Disorders Causing Groin Pain  Infertility and Hernias HerniaTalk LIVE is a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly Hills Herni...

Guest Panelist: Dr. Flavio Malcher, Hernia Surgery Specialist at New York University, New York, USA. This week, the topic of discussion was:  Variability  Surgical Technique  Complications  Specialist Surgeons  Abdominal Wall Repair  Hernia Repair  Choosing a Surgeon HerniaTalk LIVE is a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly H...

Guest Panelist: Dr. Charlotte Horne, Hernia Surgery Specialist at Penn State Health in Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA. This week, the topic of discussion was:  Mesh  Biologic Mesh  Synthetic Mesh  Absorbable Mesh  Phasix Mesh  Cadaveric Mesh  Hernia Repair  Hernia Surgery  ASIA syndrome  Mesh Reaction  Mesh Allergy  Hernia Mesh  Pelvic Mesh HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hern...

Guest Panelist: Dr. Alisa Coker, Robotic Surgery Specialist at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. This week, the topic of discussion was:  Robotic Surgery  Ventral Hernia Repair  Incisional Hernia Repair  Mesh  rIPT  Robotic Iliopubic Tract Repair  Laparoscopic Surgery  Robotic Malfunction  Hernia Repair  Open Hernia Surgery  Plug Mesh  Large Hernias HerniaTalk LIVE is a Q&a...

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Health Insurance  Affordable Care Act  Medicaid  Medicare  HMO  PPO  IPA  EPO  In Network  Out of Network  Preferred Provider  Health Advocacy  Cash  Health Savings  Pandemic  TeleHealth  Online Consultation  Experts  Hernia Specialist HerniaTalk LIVE is a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the...

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Mesh Removal  Mesh Reaction  Mesh Implant Illness  Mesh Infection Hernia Recurrence  Meshoma  Mesh Pain  Polyester Mesh  Hernia Mesh  Polypropylene Mesh  ePTFE Mesh  Chronic Pain  Foreign Body  Mesh Recall  Class Action Lawsuit  HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly H...

Guest Panelist: Dr. Guy Paiement, Orthopedic Surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, USA.  This week, the topic of discussion was:  Groin Pain  Hip Disorder  Labral Tear Hip Trochanteric Bursitis  Hip Arthritis  Pubic Symphysis  IVF  Labor and Pubic Symphysis Disruption  Sports Hernia  Adductor Strain  Psoas Impingement  Psoas Lengthening Procedure  Hip Replacement  Nick...

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Breast Implant Illness  BII  Mesh Implant Illness  Mesh Reaction  AutoImmune Disorder  Lupus  Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis  Rheumatoid Arthritis  Hair Loss  Chronic Fatigue  Brain Fog  Joint Pain  Silicone  Breast Implant  Mesh  Explantation  Plastic Surgery  Reconstruction HerniaTalk LIVE is a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surger...

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Finding the Right Doctor  Surgeon - Specialists  Personality  Specialty Practice  University Practice  Private Practice  Public Practice  Patient Advocacy  Personal Advocacy  Optimum Care  Surgical Care  Loss of Domain  Weight Loss and Hernias  Mesh  Complications  Revisional Surgery HerniaTalk LIVE is a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and lapa...

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Myth Busting  Hernia Surgery  Mesh Complications  Mesh Reaction  Mesh Allergy  MRI  Scar Tissue  Adhesions  Intestinal Obstruction  Hernia Recurrence  Tissue Repair  Misinformation  Neurectomy  Neuralgia  Neuroma  Nerve Ablation  CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome)  CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) HerniaTalk LIVE is a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfi...

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Abdominal Pain  Chest Pain  Hernia Pain  Incisional Hernia  Sports Hernias  Bloating - Back Pain  Nausea  Bloating  Rare Diseases  Medical Mystery  Musculoskeletal Pain  Inflammation  Red Light Therapy  Ice Packs - Heating Pads HerniaTalk LIVE is a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly...

This week, the topic of discussion was:  SAGES  American Hernia Society  European Hernia Society  Surgical Conferences  Absorbable Mesh  Hernia Recurrence Rates  Mesh Reactions  Mesh Complications  Patient Views  Patient Advocacy  Laparoscopic Surgery  Robotic Surgery  TEP  eTEP  TAPP TAR  Extraperitoneal Repair HerniaTalk LIVE is a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic sur...

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Laparoscopic Surgery  Robotic Surgery  Open Surgery  Hernia Repair Adhesions  Scarring  Mesh  Mesh Removal  SAGES  Hernia Recurrence 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 the only Q&A of its kind, aimed at educating and empowering pa...

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@beverlyhillsherniace...

This week, our Guest Panelist is Dr. Susan Rusnack, Urologist at Tower Urology in Los Angeles, CA. She is has a special interest robotic surgery and the treatment of Bladder Disorders. This week, the topic of discussion was:  Bladder Disorders  Cystocele  Rectocele  Bladder Prolapse  Stress Urinary Incontinence  Urinary Retention  Foley Urinary Catheter  Bladder Injury  Bladder Sling  Transvaginal...

This week, Dr. Towfigh focused on Busting Common Myths and Misinformation about Hernias and Hernia Surgery. This week, the topic of discussion was:  Myths  Misinformation  Mesh  Hernia Repair  Watchful Waiting  Biologic Mesh  Tissue Repairs  Pregnancy  Inguinal Hernias  Incisional Hernias  Recurrent Hernias  Intestinal Adhesions  Robotic Surgery  Fibromyalgia  Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS)  Women’s...