HERNIA

This study compared two common surgical techniques for repairing a hernia that occurs at a previous surgery scar. 350 adult patients were randomly assigned to have their surgical mesh placed either in front of the abdominal muscle (onlay) or behind it (sublay). Researchers tracke…

This study looked at whether giving Botox injections before major hernia surgery could help patients breathe better. Researchers tested 10 patients with very large hernias, checking their lung function before and after the Botox injections. The goal was to see if relaxing the sto…

This study aimed to determine whether lying on your side or lying on your back is better for doctors performing rectal exams. Researchers compared these two positions in 320 male patients with colon conditions to see which position allowed doctors to gather more complete informat…

This study tested whether adding guided relaxation exercises to standard care could help people with a slipped disc in their lower back. 96 participants were randomly assigned to either receive standard care alone or standard care plus a program of supervised relaxation exercises…

This study looked at whether the type of anesthesia used during hernia surgery affects how much pain patients feel afterward, both in the short term and long term. Male patients having hernia repair were randomly assigned to receive one of two common anesthesia methods. Researche…

This study tested whether aromatherapy (using calming scents) or acupressure (applying gentle pressure to specific points) could help children feel less pain and sleep better after abdominal surgery. Researchers worked with 100 children aged 6 to 12 who had surgeries like appende…