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Should i try the shouldice clinic/method for a recurrent inguinal hernia repair, given the first repair was open mesh?

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Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered

You can try: any major medical center. Shouldice Center in Canada may be fine. There may be a facility closer to you that does laparoscopic repairs of recurrent hernias too. Ask your doctor about the specialists in your region.

Answered 6/20/2014

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A member asked:

Should i try the shouldice clinic/method for a recurrent inguinal hernia repair, given the first repair was open mesh?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered

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9 months post open inguinal hernia mesh repair i now have discomfort. A few weeks before i beganmild ab exercises. Is scar tissue the likely cause?