## Question
I have had two groing area hernias 1-mesh 10 years ago Dr [NAME] [LOCATION],& 1-plug& mesh 1 year ago Dr [NAME] [LOCATION], after serious pain & huge bulge that never went away and serious nerve dicomfort in upper thigh area for last year, I got mri and it says I have another hernia! I then seen a Dr [NAME] [LOCATION], he says I must lose 30 pounds before operation.,he says he wants to attach mesh to hip bones thuss using bigger mesh holding etire groing area!unfortionatly I am getting apears to be infection in bulging area, I am a heavy equipment operator seatbelted in to giant bouncing earthmovers all day, most likely moving mesh inside my groing area? I dont know! question is? is this proceedure sound feasible and have researchers heard of it? I am interested in a research program if I can be helped once and for all if possible! please  give me some feedback or at least a great proceedure with a great surgin in palm springs area. thank you [NAME] [LOCATION]

## Expert Summary
Where can I find the latest research on surgery for groin hernia, and and how can I find physician(s) in Palm Springs who specialize in it?