Hernia - Ask the Doctor Series

David Halpern, MD answers your questions about Hernia as part of the Ask the Doctor Series presented by NYU Winthrop Hospital. For more information about Hernia, call 1-866-WINTHROP or visit https://www.nyuwinthrop.org/surgery

What is a hernia and are there different types? 0:07

How do I know if I have a hernia and how will it be diagnosed? 2:59

Do all hernias need to be repaired? 5:05

How are hernias repaired? And are there different types of procedures? 6:42

How do you decide which technique is best for repairing a hernia? 10:09

What are my benefits to having my hernia repaired laparoscopically? 11:16

Are there problems repairing hernias with mesh? 13:03

Will I develop chronic pain after surgery? And if so, what can be done? 14:35

What's different about the NYU Winthrop hernia program? And why should I go there for my surgery? 16:29