Hernia repair refers to a surgical operation for the correction of a hernia (a bulging of internal organs or tissues through a defect in the wall of a body cavity).
Since I started this internship, I saw so many surgeries about Hernia. I thought it is because that I usually go to the O.R. where the same doctor is most of times. But, I still wondered about how many people get Hernia surgeries statistically.
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, approximately five million Americans have hernias. Hernias in the groin area (inguinal hernias) are most common in men, primarily because of the unsupported space left in the groin after the testicles descend into the scrotum during development. Hernias in the femoral area, at the top of the thigh, occur most often in women. They commonly result from pregnancy and childbirth. Children can also suffer from hernias. Some people also develop hernias at the site of previous surgical incisions, or in the area of the navel.
I really hope less people get HERNIA.
