I know that 2 physicians and 3 surgeons are accessing this weblog. I'll write about the inguinal hernia repair today. Generally speaking, Japanese inguinal hernias are smaller than those of western people. It's considered to be due to the difference in the build. Anyway, there are several methods for reinforcing the abdominal wall. Originally, in Japan, there were rare cases using a mesh. When the hernia was not so big, we didn't need such an artificial device. However, the reinforcement by a mesh became popular in Japan at this time. The reason is that the mesh technique is easier and doesn't require much knowledge about the anatomy of the inguinal portion.
I think it's lamentable. Doctors-in-training wouldn't study so hard. In case of a recurrence of inguinal hernia or occurrence of femoral hernia after the mesh operation, they couldn't deal with it properly.
Stubborn surgeons!
I'm waiting for your e-mails.
열심히 공부 하세요.
There are enormous amount of stuff to learn. Good Luck in your new assignment!
Posted by: KUMO | Jan 23, 2007 at 11:40 PM
I don't know what I will specialize in yet. Once I start clinical rotation next year, I'll probably have a better idea. Right now, I'm leaning toward internal medicine.
Posted by: sunkyu park | Jan 23, 2007 at 09:56 PM
Yes, but case by case.
The mesh plug method was invented in the U.S. I've used McVay's repair method for a long time, but mesh plug method is very easy. Now, I usually use this method. I might be lazy.
Do you want to become a general surgeon?
Posted by: KUMO | Jan 19, 2007 at 11:37 PM
I wonder what "meshing" operation is...
Can you do it to treat both direct and indirect ingunial hernia?
Posted by: sunkyu park | Jan 19, 2007 at 09:21 PM