The Next Step in Hernia Repair

You may be a surgeon looking for a better way or a patient looking for the least painful way to have your hernia repaired.
 
We have included information for you on this site that will highlight the benefits of the Kugel Hernia Patch and Repair and will show you why so many surgeons are adopting this procedure as their standard method of hernia repair.

The Kugel Hernia Repair is gaining momentum around the world as the next step in hernia repair when comparing laparoscopic versus open procedures. The benefits to the patient, surgeon, and hospital make this procedure a winning combination: 

• Minimal pain*

• Early return to activities*

• Recurrence rate less than 1.5%**

• Local anesthesia is an option*

• Lower cost than laparoscopy*

• More complete repair than older anterior approach

Please navigate around this Web site for more information on this revolutionary new procedure. 

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* Reddick, E.J., Morton, C.E., Bradham, W.G., O'Reilly, M.J. Kugel Herniorrhaphy: An outpatient option to laparoscopic hernia repair. 6th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgeons. 3-6 June 1998.

** Branum, Gene. Minimally Invasive Open-Preperitoneal Herniorrhaphy (Kugel). Operative Techniques in General Surgery - 1999 Vol 1, No. 2, Page 203-210.

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