Beverly Hills Hernia Center
HerniaTalk LIVE
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 1:01:25
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 56:48
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 1:02:08
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 1:01:40
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 1:01:43
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 1:01:24
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 1:03:33
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 55:36
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 1:01:39
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 1:04:19
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 1:01:26
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 1:04:07
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 1:05:42
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 59:56
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 1:01:13
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 1:01:09
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 1:02:16
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 1:00:59
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 59:48
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 55:03
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 59:29
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 1:02:14
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 1:01:54
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 1:05:50
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 1:01:22
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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