- male
- 40 Years
- 14/08/2025
I have a small 8mm inguinal hernia on the right side and want to avoid mesh implants I've heard about the Desarda technique using a tissue graft instead. Is it really as effective as mesh repair? Also, can you recommend places in India where I can get this surgery done?
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My dad is 55 years old and has an umbilical hernia with frequent stomach aches. He weighs 95 kg and has a large potbelly clearly overweight. One doctor suggested he needs to lose weight before surgery so the mesh can be placed properly. Should we wait for him to reduce his weight and belly first, or is surgery urgent? What's the best approach here?
surgery opinion is advised to the patient.
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Could surgical mesh be visible in imaging tests like X-rays, MRIs, or CT scans? I'm kind of concerned because I had a procedure with mesh recently, and I'm wondering if it shows up in these tests or if something might be wrong.
Surgical mesh is typically made of synthetic or biologic materials that can be visible on imaging tests, with varying degrees of clarity: X-rays may show mesh as a faint outline, CT scans can provide more detailed images, and MRIs may show mesh as a signal void or low-signal intensity area, but the visibility of mesh on imaging tests depends on the type of mesh, its location, and the imaging modality used.
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