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EDUCATION

As the Hernia Specialists of Minnesota we see time and time again that patients are offered only a single option for repair of their hernia. We do not believe in this “one size fits all approach”. Instead, we favor a shared decision making process. This process starts with patient education. Please browse the resources below and be sure to bring plenty of questions to your appointment.

WHAT WE DO

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HERNIA REPAIR

A hernia is a gap or space in the strong tissue that holds muscles in place. A hernia occurs when the inside layers of the abdominal wall have weakened, resulting in a bulge or tear.

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REPAIR TECHNIQUES

Once a hernia has been diagnosed and the decision has been made to repair it, the next question is what technique will be used. As the Hernia Specialists of Minnesota we are proficient in all modern techniques and have access to the latest technology.

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PREPARE FOR YOUR VISIT

Our goal is to make your hernia experience as easy and smooth as possible. This starts with preparation. Our team may be reaching out to you to help gather any relevant data prior to your visit.

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POST-OP INSTRUCTIONS

A handout will also be provided to you the day of surgery but it is a great idea to preview these instructions so that you can come up with questions for the day of surgery.

WHAT WE DO

WHAT WE DO

A hernia is a gap or space in the strong tissue that holds muscles in place. A hernia occurs when the inside layers of the abdominal wall have weakened, resulting in a bulge or tear.

LEARN MORE >>

Once a hernia has been diagnosed and the decision has been made to repair it, the next question is what technique will be used. As the Hernia Specialists of Minnesota we are proficient in all modern techniques and have access to the latest technology.

LEARN MORE >>

Our goal is to make your hernia experience as easy and smooth as possible. This starts with preparation. Our team may be reaching out to you to help gather any relevant data prior to your visit.

LEARN MORE >>

A handout will also be provided to you the day of surgery but it is a great idea to preview these instructions so that you can come up with questions for the day of surgery.

LEARN MORE >>

TESTIMONIALS

TESTIMONIALS

Mark Gugisbery

Mark Gugisbery

“The symptoms of my hernia were straightforward, bulging in the umbilical area. The procedure for the robot surgery and the surgery in general was great. We’re happy to drive the hour and 15 minutes to get great care. Always a great experience at CRMC.”

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Dave Sadlowsky

After Dave Sadlowsky began experiencing symptoms for an inguinal hernia, he started to have a difficult time standing at work and at football games for any length of time. “Given that I am not a very experienced or comfortable patient, I was somewhat apprehensive about having a surgical procedure. However,...

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Jerry Thom

“There was no recovery, I didn’t even feel like I had surgery,” said Jerry Thom, age 66, who recently underwent a minimally invasive approach at CRMC to repair a hernia. “I had open inguinal hernia repair in North Dakota about six months earlier and that resulted in a seven-week recovery...

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Sheryl Wold

Sheryl Wold, age 52 of Aitkin, relates her excellent experience with hernia repair at Riverwood Healthcare Center with the da Vinci Surgery System’s robotic technology. “About two years ago, I was helping my husband load up some firewood onto our trailer, and that was when I first noticed that I...

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Dave Lahr

Dave Lahr 

The customer service at Riverwood was great. Everyone was very nice, helpful and courteous. I appreciated how they got back to me quickly with information. I would highly recommend this hospital to others in need of surgery. Dave Lahr did online research to find the best robotic-assisted hernia surgery option....

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71 Year Old Man

I feel great and am anxious to get back to yard work which I couldn’t do before the surgery. – Northern Minnesota “I woke up one morning with an inguinal hernia and made an appointment with my doctor. In the meantime, I did some internet research and found only CRMC...

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Kevin White

When Kevin White was examined by a general surgeon at Riverwood Healthcare Center for hernia treatment, he was given two choices. He could have surgery the traditional way with an open procedure or performed with a robotic-assisted minimally invasive approach. “The surgeon told me the robotic-assisted surgery would be less...

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Gary Rogers

Gary Rogers learned he had an inguinal hernia in December 2018. Several months later he attended a hernia screening program to learn about a robot-assisted, minimally invasive surgical procedure for hernia repair. “At the screening exam, the surgeon told me that I should have surgery right away to repair my...

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