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At Lenox Hill Surgeons, our dedicated team of nyc surgeons and medical professionals provide compassionate care with the highest ethical & professional standards. In our state of the art facility, we offer surgical services using only the most cutting edge and current procedures and treatments.We specialize in general surgery, including extensive experience in performing hernia repair surgery. Our expertise is in minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgery. Minimally invasive and robotic surgery often allow patients to experience easier recovery than traditional open surgery. They also allow for more precise and less traumatic surgery. When robotic and minimally invasive surgery is not an option, we are also skilled and experienced in traditional open surgical procedures.

All of our doctors are experienced and skilled surgeons having undergone extensive training in school, residency and fellowships. They all practice medicine with ethical behavior, compassion and superb bedside manner. In the operating room they all exhibit precise mechanical abilities, analytical thinking and the ability to visualize tissue in three dimensions. These innate and learned skills allow our surgeons to be some of the most dexterous and skilled professionals in all of New York City and the Country.

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Recent Awards

We are honored and deeply appreciative to have consistently received prestigious awards and recognition year after year, establishing us as one of New York’s foremost hospitals for a wide range of general surgeries, safety measures, specialized procedures, and overall excellence in healthcare. At Lenox Hill Surgeons, our unwavering commitment lies in delivering exceptional care and unwavering support to our patients, guaranteeing their safety and successful recovery throughout their entire surgical experience.


Hospital Quality Awards


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Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year.

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America’s 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2021)

Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year.

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America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)

Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality.

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Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)

Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications.


Specialty Clinical Quality Awards


 

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America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019)

Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery.

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America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019)

Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent).

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America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)

Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate.

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Monthly Archives: March 2020

Types of Hernias

A hernia can be any one of a category of conditions that involve the protrusion of tissue through the muscles that are supposed to hold it in place. There are many different types of hernias, each presenting a little bit differently and requiring different treatment. However, there are a few distinct characteristics that all hernias have in common.

Common Traits of Hernias

As mentioned above, all hernias are the bulging of an organ or another tissue through the muscular wall surrounding it. When the material breaks through, this typically causes some level of pain. Typically, the amount of pain increases when the location of the hernia is under stress. This can be caused by lifting, twisting, coughing, or stretching. The underlying cause of many hernias is simply weak muscle fibers. In the abdominal cavity and surrounding areas, tissue is held in place by a wall of muscle. These organs, fatty deposits, or other structures are simply held in place by the tension of the muscles in question. When there is weakness in the supportive muscle, small gaps can form, allowing openings for hernias to be created. Once enough pressure has been put on the area, the compressed tissue will forcefully expand out through the cavity in the muscle wall. This small protrusion of tissue is the hernia.

Inguinal Hernias

In the case of an inguinal hernia, the soft tissue protrusion is typically a section of the intestines, although it could also be a fatty deposit. This is by far the most common type of hernia, with estimates of almost 25% of men experiencing an inguinal hernia in their lifetime. These hernias are not harmful on their own, but if left untreated can lead to a number of complications. Correctional surgery is a fairly common procedure. In many cases, inguinal hernias can be identified easily through the presence of a small bump in the inguinal region, pain in bending and lifting, weakness, and discomfort associated in coughing.

Femoral Hernias

Femoral hernias are less common than inguinal hernias but cause similar pain. When a section of tissue juts out from the muscular lining of the femoral region, a small lump appears, usually near the inside of the thigh. This obtrusion can cause pain and discomfort, especially when bending, lifting, or coughing. When laying down, the lump may seem to go away on its own. It is usually recommended that, in the case of repeated herniations, corrective surgery is performed.

Umbilical Hernia

An umbilical hernia follows the course of a typical hernia but is localized to the umbilical region, at the belly button. These hernias are most commonly found in infants, whose abdominal muscles have not had a chance to fully strengthen and develop. As opposed to standard hernias in adults, umbilical hernias for infants tend to correct themselves. In some cases, though, surgery is needed after a few years to provide a longer-term solution to umbilical hernias. With infants, it is important to communicate with your child’s doctor about signs of pain, vomiting, or swelling in the umbilical region. With adults or children with complications, a simple surgery can typically remediate any problems.

Incisional Hernia

However, a hernia can theoretically develop anywhere that there is a weakness in the muscles responsible for holding in soft tissue. This issue arises most commonly in the case of surgical incisions. An incision creates an opening in the muscular wall which requires time to heal. If enough pressure is exerted within the abdominal cavity before the muscle is completely healed, the internal tissues can project through the weak point, causing a hernia in an area not mentioned above.

Do you have a hernia? Schedule an appointment today with the best surgeons in NYC to figure out your best hernia treatment options.

 


References

https://www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/aba5300

https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/types-of-hernias

https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/understanding-hernia-basics

https://nyulangone.org/conditions/hernia-in-adults/types