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Dr. Lora Melman, MD

Surgeon

Dr. Melman is a Fellowship-trained, Board-certified, and daVinci robot-certified Specialist focused on providing cutting-edge surgical care by combining ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) methods ...
20 years Experience
Dr. Lora Melman, MD
  • Freehold, NJ
  • Saint Louis Missouri University School of Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

Symptoms following bilateral inguinal hernia surgery?

It could be a number of different things, and evaluation by a hernia specialist could help determine the cause.

Is abdominal hernia surgery serious?

It certainly can be. Call 732-640-5316 to set up a consultation with me. *Lora Melman, MD FACS FASMBS* *Director, The Hernia Center of New Jersey* Bariatric and Weight Loss READ MORE
It certainly can be. Call 732-640-5316 to set up a consultation with me.

*Lora Melman, MD FACS FASMBS*

*Director, The Hernia Center of New Jersey*
Bariatric and Weight Loss Surgery Specialist
Hernia & Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Specialist
Groin Pain Disorders Specialist
Reflux Surgery Specialist
Endoscopic Surgery Specialist

81 Veronica Avenue, Suite 205
Somerset, NJ 08873
office: (732) 640-5316, fax: (800) 689-2361
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Is a hiatal hernia serious?

It can be serious. Hiatal hernias can lead to ulcers, and rarely strangulation of the stomach, but most commonly cause acid reflux which can lead to esophageal cancer. Seek out READ MORE
It can be serious. Hiatal hernias can lead to ulcers, and rarely strangulation of the stomach, but most commonly cause acid reflux which can lead to esophageal cancer. Seek out a foregut surgeon expert in your area, or contact 732-640-5316 to schedule a virtual consultation with me.

How long does it take to heal from abdominal hernia surgery?

Generally about 6-8 weeks, but depends on the type of hernia, repair technique(s) used, and repair materials utilized.

Lora Melman, MD FACS FASMBS

Lump after laparoscopic inguinal hernia mesh repair?

This sounds completely normal and expected. Seromas after inguinal repair (especially larger ones) can take up to 8 months to completely resolve.