Hernia - Ask the Doctor Series
Channel: NYU Winthrop Hospital
Date: 2020-03-06

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