Hernia Mesh Lawsuit

01/15/2024

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/30/health/hernia-surgery-component-separation.html

More surgeons are opting for a complicated hernia repair that they learned from videos on social media showing shoddy techniques.

10/15/2020

Information for patients about hernia repair and the use of surgical mesh to repair hernias.

04/17/2019

Hernia surgeries are among the most common medical procedures performed in the United States. A hernia occurs when an internal organ or tissue pushes through a weakened area of muscle. The combination of a weak muscle and straining, such as when lifting a heavy object, can cause a hernia. Most herni...

12/05/2018

“It makes things easier for industry, it makes things worse for patients,” said cardiologist Rita Redberg about a recent industry-backed rule change.

04/17/2018

An alliance of law firms, marketers, finance companies and doctors makes money by coaxing women to have their mesh implants removed.

04/07/2018

Describes hernias, the different treatment options to repair hernias and recommendations for patients that are considering surgery for their hernias. The FDA wants to help patients make informed decisions about their health care and to facilitate a discussion between patients and their surgeons.

03/22/2017

Mum-of-two Alison Lee feels robbed after a "simple" operation using surgical mesh left her with permanent pelvic and hip pain.