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Lichtenstein Amid Hernia Clinic at UCLA

Lichtenstein Amid Hernia Clinic at UCLA

Lichtenstein Amid Hernia Clinic at UCLA
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Lichtenstein Amid Hernia Clinic at UCLA

Lichtenstein Amid Hernia Clinic

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The Lichtenstein Hernia Institute is the only facility in the U.S. devoted exclusively to research, teaching and surgery of abdominal wall hernias (inguinal hernia, femoral hernia, umbilical hernia, ventral hernia or incisional hernia).
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Chronic pain after surgery

Chronic pain is a serious problem after hernia repair. Our UCLA interventional pain doctors have expertise in non-operative management of this challenging condition. 

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Tension-free hernia repair

figure3.pngThe "tension-free" mesh technique was pioneered by the Lichtenstein Hernia Institute in 1984 and is currently considered the gold standard of hernia repair by the American College of Surgeons.

In this procedure, repair is accomplished by covering the opening of the hernia with a patch of mesh, instead of sewing the edge of the hole together.
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Do all hernias require surgery?

raised-hands.pngHernias that limit activity or cause symptoms should be repaired. Small, asymptomatic hernias may be safely watched but...
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