Irvine, CA (PRWEB) April 20, 2009 Hernia repair is one of the
most common surgical operations performed today, with over a
million procedures done annually across the world. Yet after
more than 100 years of these procedures being performed, there
have been few advances in the understanding of what causes
hernia and hence how it should be treated. The biggest leap
forward in hernia repair was the move away from suturing tissue
to tissue; toward implanting small meshes into the defect to
reinforce the body's natural musculature. This has seen a
considerable reduction in recurrence of the hernia (The hernia
returning) but many doctors still consider the rate too high,
especially considering the high volume of patients that undergo
this kind of surgery. In addition to recurrence, the repair
itself can cause other complications that can have a long term,
debilitating effect - chronic pain being one of them. Insightra
Medical has spent the last two years working with doctors to get
a better understanding of the pro