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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Feb 4, 2026

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Episodes

64. Role of Nutrition in a Successful Hernia Surgery 27.07.2021

This week, our Guest Panelist is Dr. Adrienne Youdim, Board certified Nutrition and Obesity Medicine specialist in Beverly Hills, California. This week, the topic of discussion was:  Nutrition  Obesity  Mediterranean Diet  Gluten Free  FODMAP  Keto Diet  Supplements  Vitamin C  Zinc  Vitamin A  B Vitamins  Vitamin B12  Collagen Supplements  Fiber  Constipation Treatments  Inflammation  Weight Loss...

63. Hernia Repair in USA vs the World 20.07.2021

This week, Dr. Towfigh discusses Hernia Repair in the USA vs the World and answers your questions. This week, the topic of discussion was:  Hernia Repair Techniques in USA vs the World  Mesh Options in USA vs the World  Surgical Training in USA vs the World  Shouldice  McVay  Bassini  Stoppa  Sublay Mesh Removal  Denervation Injury  ASIA Syndrome  Mesh Reaction  Brain Fog  Robotic Surgery If you f...

62. Hernia Surgery and Second Opinions 29.06.2021

This week, Dr. Towfigh discusses Hernia Surgery and Second Opinions and answers your questions. This week, the topic of discussion was:  Surgical Consultation  Second Opinions  Hernia Repair  Laparoscopic Surgery  Open Surgery  Robotic Surgery  Shouldice Repair  Inguinal Hernia  Incisional Hernia  C-section Hernia  Choosing Your Surgeon  Mesh Options  Bassini Repair  McVay Repair  Diastasis Recti ...

61. Why Hernias Fail 22.06.2021

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Hernia Recurrence  Recurrent Hernia  Incisional Hernia  Mesh  Biologic Mesh  Hybrid Mesh  Suture Repair  Hernia Repair  Risk Factors  Obesity  Nicotine  Marijuana  Constipation  Cough  Enlarged Prostate  Prostatic Hypertrophy  Mesh Infection  Wound Infection Prevention  This week, Dr. Towfigh discusses Why Hernias Fail and answers your questions. HerniaTalk...

60. Mesh Removal Options 15.06.2021

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Mesh Removal  Open Surgery  Laparoscopic Surgery  Robotic Surgery  Da Vinci Robot  Intuitive Surgical  Inguinal Hernia  Mesh Plug and Patch  Prolene Hernia System PHS Mesh  Ventral Incisional Hernias  Mesh Infections  Mesh Erosions  Mesh Reactions  Mesh Implant Illness  510K Process ASIA Syndrome  This week, Dr. Towfigh discusses Mesh Removal Options and an...

59. Sports Hernias & Other Athletic Injuries 08.06.2021

This week, the topic of discussion was:   Sports Hernia  Athletic Pubalgia  Adductor Strain  Rectus Abdominis Strain  Core Muscle Injury  Bill Meyers  Muschawek Minimal Repair  Direct Inguinal Hernias  Nerve Entrapment  Fascia Release  Fascia Plication  PRP Injection  Heterotopic Calcification  Hockey, Soccer, Football Players  NHL, NFL  Physical Therapy  Laparoscopic Repair  Mesh Sutures  This we...

58. Ab Wall Reconstruction by a Plastic Surgeon 01.06.2021

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Incisional Hernia  Abdominal Wall Hernia  Diastasis Recti  Mesh  Biologic Mesh  Components Separation  Components Release  Abdominal Wall Reconstruction  Breast Implant Illness  Mesh Implant Illness  ASIA syndrome  Immune Suppression  Ehlers Danlos Syndrome  TRAM Flap DIEP Flap  This week, our Guest Panelist is Dr. John Fischer, plastic and reconstructive s...

57. Seeking Second Opinions for Hernia Repair 25.05.2021

This week, the topic of discussion was:   Second Opinions  Consultations  Hernia Repair  Laparoscopic Surgery  Robotic Surgery  Mesh Removal  TAR Transversus Abdominis Release  Anterior Component Separation  Multidisciplinary Care  Mayo Clinic  Inguinal Hernia Repair Ventral Hernia Repair  Our Guest Panelist is Dr. Megan Nelson, general surgeon at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. HerniaTal...

56. Hernia Repair for the Underserved 18.05.2021

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Inguinal Hernia Repair  Umbilical Hernia Repair  Lichtenstein  Underserved  Poor Countries  Mission  Donations  Haiti  Dominican Republic  Hernia Help  Operation Hernia  Hernia International  Free Hernia Repair  Charitable Organization Charity  This week, our Guest Panelist is Dr. Charles Filipi, hernia surgeon and Founder of Hernia Help, an international o...

55. Core Fitness Instruction and Hernias 11.05.2021

This week, the topic of discussion was:   Core Fitness  Core Exercises  Pilates  GYROTONIC®  Diastasis Recti  Abdominal Hernia  Physical Therapy  Transversus Abdominis  Crunches  Planks  Leg Lifts  Gluteal Bridge  Core  Postoperative Exercises Sports Hernia  Our Guest Panelist is Marcelin Jurbina, Functional Movement Specialist and founder of www. MoveWithMJ.com. HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted...

54. What Hernias Require Repair? 04.05.2021

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Inguinal Hernias  Femoral Hernias  Umbilical Hernias  Watchful Waiting  Hernia Complications  Mesh Removal  Nerve Pain  Nerve Injury  Scar Tissue  Diastasis Recti  Pregnancy and Hernias  Mesh Removal Complications  Activity after Hernia Surgery  Symptoms of Mesh Reaction  Dr. Towfigh answers all your hernia-related questions in this jam-packed session. Hern...

53. Physical Therapy for Pelvic Pain and Hernias 27.04.2021

This week, the topic of discussion was: Physical Therapy  Pelvic Floor Spasm  Pelvic Floor Disorders  Pelvic Organ Prolapse  Mesh Removal  Nerve Pain  Scar Tissue  Use of Red Light Therapy and Ultrasound Therapy  Sports Hernias and Athletic Pubalgia  Rehabilitation after Surgery  Prehabilitation before Surgery  Exercises and Hernia Surgery  Crossfit Exercises - Core Exercises  Foam Rolling  Mesh R...

52. Choosing TeleHealth Consultation with your Hernia Surgeon 20.04.2021

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Digital Health  TeleHealth  Virtual Consultation  Surgical Consultation  Abdominal Wall Reconstruction  Hernia Repair  Incisional Hernia  Mesh  Groin Pain  Physical Examination  Gaslighting by Physician  Medical Gaslighting  Listening to your Patients  Laparoscopic  Open Surgery Robotic Surgery  Recurrent Hernia  Our Guest Panelist is Dr. Vahagn Nikolian, G...

51. Hernia Repair Techniques With and Without Mesh 13.04.2021

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Shouldice Hernia Repair  Inguinal Hernia Repair  Bassini Inguinal Hernia Repair  Marcy Inguinal Hernia Repair  Tissue-based Inguinal Hernia Repair  Mesh  Biologic Mesh  Hybrid Mesh  Testicular Pain  Neurectomy  Triple Neurectomy  Laparoscopic Neurectomy  Mesh Removal  Mayo Repair  Denervation  Cremaster Muscle  Hernia Recurrence  Chronic Pain  Mesh Plug  Ou...

50. Pitfalls in Hernia Surgery 06.04.2021

This week, the topic of discussion was: -  Inguinal Hernias  Complications with Hernias  Pitfalls in Hernia Surgery  How to Avoid Complications with Hernia Surgery  When to Seek a Hernia Specialist  Laparoscopic Hernia Repair  Femoral Hernias  Nerve Injury  Pain after Surgery  Chronic Pain  Mesh Reaction  Mesh Pain  Meshoma  Mesh Migration  Complex Hernia Repairs  This is Dr. Towfigh’s 50th episod...

49. Obesity and Hernias 31.03.2021

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Obesity  Bariatric Surgery  Weight Loss Surgery  Sleeve Gastrectomy  Gastric Bypass Surgery  Obalon  Endoscopic Endoluminal bariatric surgery  Hernias  Incisional Hernias  Inguinal Hernias  Hernia Recurrence  Spermatic Cord  Bowel Obstruction  Fistula  Dr. Towfigh’s discussion is with invited Guest Panelist Dr. James Bittner,  Bariatric and Hernia surgery s...

48. Male Fertility & Hernia Surgery 23.03.2021

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Male Fertility  Hernia Surgery  Mesh Complications  Mesh Erosion  Vasectomy  Testicular Pain  Sperm Count  In Vitro Fertilization  Sperm Analysis  Painful Ejaculation  Prostatitis  Epididymitis  Spermatocele  Varicocele  Spermatic Cord Injury  Dr. Towfigh’s discussion is with invited Guest Panelist Dr. Justin Houman, urologist, male fertility and sexual hea...

47. All Things Hernia 16.03.2021

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Umbilical Hernias  Inguinal Hernias  Nerve Blocks  Spermatic Cord Complications  Biologic Mesh  Synthetic Mesh  Hernia Mesh  Hybrid Mesh Synecor  Shouldice Repair  Diastasis Recti  Tummy Tuck Abdominoplasty  Recurrent Hernias  Binders  Retractile Testicle  If you find this content informative, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to the HerniaTalk Live channel...

46. Laparoscopy for Hernia Repairs 09.03.2021

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Laparoscopic Surgery  Robotic Surgery  Incisional Hernias  Mesh Infection  Biologic Mesh  Denervated Muscle Injury  Diastasis Recti  Tummy Tuck Abdominoplasty  Recurrent Hernias  Umbilical Hernia  Hernia after Nephrectomy  Flank Hernia  Retractile Testicle  Orchiopexy  Dr. Towfigh’s discussion is with invited Guest Panelist Dr. Ajita Prabhu, laparoscopic su...

45. Mesh Infections and Intestinal Fistulas 02.03.2021

This week, the topic of discussion was: - Mesh infections  Intestinal fistulas  Repair of hernias in contaminated fields  Surgical nutrition  Weight loss  Enhanced recovery  Prehabilitation  Bariatric surgery  Diabetes and hernia repair  Shouldice tissue inguinal hernia repair  McVay tissue inguinal hernia repair  Biologic mesh  Dr. Towfigh’s discussion is with invited Guest Panelist Dr. Robert Ma...

44. History of Hernia Repairs 23.02.2021

This week, the topic of discussion was:  History of hernia repairs  Tissue based inguinal hernia repairs: Bassini, McVay, Nyhus, Shouldice  Laparoscopic hernia repair  Mesh vs tissue repairs of inguinal hernia  Evolution of laparoscopic and robotic hernia repairs  Mesh fixation with glue, tacks, sutures  Recurrent hernias  Chronic pain  Dr. Towfigh’s discussion is with invited Guest Panelist Dr. E...

43. Incisional Hernias 16.02.2021

 This week, the topic of discussion was:  Incisional Hernias  Components Separation  Mesh Infection  Mesh Options  Biologic Mesh  Denervated Muscle Injury  Diastasis Recti  Tummy Tuck, Abdominoplasty  Recurrent Hernias  Umbilical Hernia  Hernia after Cesarean Section  Flank Hernia  Mesh Reactions  Dr. Towfigh’s discussion is with invited Guest Panelist Dr. Sean Orenstein, hernia surgeon at the Ore...

42. Hernia after Breast Reconstruction 09.02.2021

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Hernias after Breast Reconstruction  DIEP flap  TRAM flap  Mesh  Biologic mesh  Denervation muscle injury  Liposuction injury  Tummy tuck  Reconstructive surgery of the abdomen  Components separation  Dr. Towfigh’s discussion is with invited Guest Panelist Dr. Maurice Nahabedian, plastic and reconstructive surgeon in McLean, Virginia. If you find this conte...

41. Giant Hernias 02.02.2021

This week, the topic of discussion is:  Giant Hernias  Concepts of abdominal wall reconstruction  Use of mesh - Biologic mesh  Tissue-based hernia repairs  Free flaps  Abdominoplasty  Tummy tuck  Preparing the patient with weight loss prior to surgery  Dr. Towfigh’s discussion is with invited Guest Panelist Dr. Michael Rosen, hernia surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. If you find this content...

40. Sports Hernia 26.01.2021

This week, the topic of discussion was:  Sports Hernia  Athletic Pubalgia  Chronic Groin Pain  Physical Therapy  Tissue Repair  Laparoscopic Surgery  Hernia Surgery  Core Exercises  Hip Disorder  Hip Pain  Hip Labral Tear  Dr. Towfigh’s discussion is with invited Guest Panelist Dr. Alexander Poor, Sports Hernia surgery specialist at the Vincera Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. If you find...

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