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JAMES A. GOODYEAR, M.D., F.A.C.S.

The Hernia Surgeon


DIRECTOR
NORTH PENN HERNIA INSTITUTE

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FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW
ABOUT HERNIAS

Before You Have Surgery

Sponsored by

The NORTH PENN HERNIA INSTITUTE

 Specializing in the Contemporary Surgical Management of
Inguinal and all Abdominal Wall Hernias

Surgery for the repair of Inguinal or other Abdominal Wall Hernias is one of the most common operations performed in the United States each year. Nearly 800,000 Hernia Repairs are pereformed annually. There are many Surgical Techniques and treatment options available.
We hope this site will help you to better understand the nature of hernias, as well as help you make an informed decision about surgery.
By specializing in hernia repairs, we assure our patients at the
North Penn Hernia Institute
that they will recieve not only the most contemporary and effective techniques for hernia repair available, but that surgery is performed with the skill and knowledge that comes with extensive experience.

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North Penn
Hernia Institute
 2100 North Broad St. Lansdale, PA 19446
215-368-1122 Fax:215-368-3569

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MEMBER-American Hernia Society

The 'AMERICAN' Hernia Center

SURGICAL TECHNIQUE

at the North Penn Hernia Institute
Surgical Repair of Inguinal, Femoral, Umbilical and Most Incisional Hernias can be Safely and Effectively performed as a "Same Day", Ambulatory Procedure. With the patient awake, yet sedated and comfortably free of pain, the risks of General Anesthesia are avoided. Our patients are walking shortly after surgery, and are
Discharged Home within about 1-2 hours.
We utilize a Mini-Incison "Open" Technique. Under most circumstances, our incisions are very small (about 2 inches or less), located directly over the hernia.
For the most common INGUINAL HERNIA, we utilize a "Tension Free" repair by inserting Mesh to close the hernia defect. This is associated with the Lowest Risk of Recurrence, when compared to other techniques, including the "Canadian" operation. In addition, and equally important, there is Minimal Post Operative Discomfort, Few Restrictions on Activity and you
RETURN TO NORMAL ACTIVITY IN DAYS!

For Specific Questions on Inguinal or other Hernia Repairs
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Thank You,
James A. Goodyear, M.D., F.A.C.S
Surgeon and Director
North Penn Hernia Institute




North Penn
Hernia Institute
 2100 North Broad St. Lansdale, PA 19446
215-368-1122 Fax:215-368-3569


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MEMBER-American

The 'AMERICAN' Hernia Center
DIRECTOR James A. Goodyear, M.D., F.A.C.S.


Richard J. Minehart, M.D.


William N. Bothwell, M.D., F.A.C.S.


Michelle M. Bertsch, M.D.
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STAFF SURGEONS and FACULTY

Our Staff Surgeons are highly trained in the varied aspects of the repair of all abdominal hernias. This includes repair of both new, as well as complex or recurrent Inguinal Hernias, Incisional Hernias and Umbilical Hernias.




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INGUINAL HERNIAS

INGUINAL or 'groin' hernias are the most frequent site for hernia development. They develop as the result of a weakness, tear or opening in the muscle wall of the abdomen. Inguinal Hernias are located in the lower abdomen (right or left), just above the leg crease or toward the pubic area. They usually show up as a 'bulge", which increases in size and becomes more uncomfortable.

The Surgeons and Staff at The North Penn Hernia Institute are fully trained in the contemporary, state of the art management and surgical repair of all abdominal hernias, including New and Recurrent Inguinal Hernias. Surgical Repair is performed under mild sedation and local anesthesia, with Minimal Surgical Invasion. This allows the procedure to be done generally as an outpatient, with discharge on the "Same Day".

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INCISIONAL and UMBILICAL HERNIAS

INCISIONAL or Ventral Hernias may occur in the area of any prior surgical incision. These occur as a bulge or pertrusion in the area of the prior scar. They may develop soon after the original surgery, or at any time thereafter, but they gradually increase in size and become progressively symptomatic.

UMBILICAL Hernias develop in the area of the Umbilicus. Although often appearing at birth, these hernias can also occur at any time during life. They increase in size and often become problematic.

At The NORTH PENN HERNIA INSTITUTE our Surgical Staff is able to repair these hernias effectively , most often as a "One Day" Proceedure. This permits discharge on the same day as surgery.

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HERNIA LINKS

 More Information on Hernia Repair

Here are some additional "Links" which may provide you with more information about Hernia Repair.




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