Hernia FAQ's

Current Issues in Hernias of The Abdominal Wall

Jonathan Yunis MD FACS

Issues to be addressed:

• What is a hernia ?
• What causes hernias ?
• What is the natural history of a hernia ?
• Which hernias should be observed and which ones repaired?
• What are the complications of hernia repair ?
• Why are there multiple different techniques for hernia repair and what are the advantages of each ?