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HerniaTalk LIVE

HerniaTalk LIVE

Beverly Hills Hernia Center

HerniaTalk LIVE is a weekly podcast where we discuss topics related to hernias and hernia-related problems. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist. Each week she answers your questions and also brings specialists from across the world. To participate live with your Q&A, follow us on Facebook @Dr.Towfigh. This podcast is sponsored by the Beverly Hills Hernia Center (www.beverlyhillsherniacenter.com). For more hernia discussion, visit our homepage www.HerniaTalk.com.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best HerniaTalk LIVE episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to HerniaTalk LIVE for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite HerniaTalk LIVE episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

HerniaTalk LIVE - 167. Patience with Mesh Removal
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02/29/24 • 61 min

This week, the topic of discussion was:
-Mesh Removal
-Revisional Surgery
-Patience
-Complications
-Hernia Surgery
-Mesh
-Mesh Implant Illness
-ASIA Syndrome
-Mesh Infection
Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly Hills Hernia Center. This is the only Q&A of its kind, aimed at educating and empowering patients about all things related to hernias and hernia-related complications. For a personal consultation with Dr. Towfigh: +1-310-358-5020, [email protected].
If you find this content informative, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to the HerniaTalk Live channel and visit us on www.HerniaTalk.com.

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HerniaTalk LIVE - 186. Joy of Hernia Surgery
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09/24/24 • 59 min

This week, the topic of discussion was:
-Research
-Innovations
-Mesh
-Non-Mesh
-Mesh Implant Illness
-Surgical Collaborations
-American Hernia Society
-International Hernia Collaboration
-European Hernia Society
-Hernia Surgeon Alliance
Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly Hills Hernia Center. This is the only Q&A of its kind, aimed at educating and empowering patients about all things related to hernias and hernia-related complications. For a personal consultation with Dr. Towfigh: +1-310-358-5020, [email protected].
If you find this content informative, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to the Hernia Talk Live channel and visit us on www.HerniaTalk.com.

Follow Dr. Towfigh on the following platforms:
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HerniaTalk LIVE - 74. When to Remove a Mesh
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10/19/21 • 59 min

This week, the topic of discussion was:

  • Mesh Removal
  • Mesh Reaction
  • Mesh Implant Illness
  • Mesh Infection
  • Hernia Recurrence
  • Meshoma
  • Mesh Pain
  • Polyester Mesh
  • Hernia Mesh
  • Polypropylene Mesh
  • ePTFE Mesh
  • Chronic Pain
  • Foreign Body
  • Mesh Recall
  • Class Action Lawsuit

HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly Hills Hernia Center. This is the only Q&A of its kind, aimed at educating and empowering patients about all things related to hernias and hernia-related complications. For a personal consultation with Dr. Towfigh: +1-310-358-5020, [email protected].
If you find this content informative, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to the HerniaTalk Live channel and visit us on www.HerniaTalk.com.

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This week, Dr. Towfigh focused on Busting Common Myths and Misinformation about Hernias and Hernia Surgery.
This week, the topic of discussion was:

  • Myths
  • Misinformation
  • Mesh
  • Hernia Repair
  • Watchful Waiting
  • Biologic Mesh
  • Tissue Repairs
  • Pregnancy
  • Inguinal Hernias
  • Incisional Hernias
  • Recurrent Hernias
  • Intestinal Adhesions
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
  • Women’s Hernias

If you find this content informative, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to the HerniaTalk Live channel and visit us on www.HerniaTalk.com.

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HerniaTalk LIVE - 64. Role of Nutrition in a Successful Hernia Surgery
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07/27/21 • 61 min

This week, our Guest Panelist is Dr. Adrienne Youdim, Board certified Nutrition and Obesity Medicine specialist in Beverly Hills, California.
This week, the topic of discussion was:

  • Nutrition
  • Obesity
  • Mediterranean Diet
  • Gluten Free
  • FODMAP
  • Keto Diet
  • Supplements
  • Vitamin C
  • Zinc
  • Vitamin A
  • B Vitamins
  • Vitamin B12
  • Collagen Supplements
  • Fiber
  • Constipation Treatments
  • Inflammation
  • Weight Loss
  • Mindfulness
  • Meditation
  • Evidence Based Medicine
  • Protein Powders
  • Diets
  • Preoperative Nutrition

If you find this content informative, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to the HerniaTalk Live channel and visit us on www.HerniaTalk.com.

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HerniaTalk LIVE - 63. Hernia Repair in USA vs the World
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07/20/21 • 56 min

This week, Dr. Towfigh discusses Hernia Repair in the USA vs the World and answers your questions.
This week, the topic of discussion was:

  • Hernia Repair Techniques in USA vs the World
  • Mesh Options in USA vs the World
  • Surgical Training in USA vs the World
  • Shouldice
  • McVay
  • Bassini
  • Stoppa
  • Sublay Mesh Removal
  • Denervation Injury
  • ASIA Syndrome
  • Mesh Reaction
  • Brain Fog
  • Robotic Surgery

If you find this content informative, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to the HerniaTalk Live channel and visit us on www.HerniaTalk.com.

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HerniaTalk LIVE - 62. Hernia Surgery and Second Opinions
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06/29/21 • 62 min

This week, Dr. Towfigh discusses Hernia Surgery and Second Opinions and answers your questions.
This week, the topic of discussion was:

  • Surgical Consultation
  • Second Opinions
  • Hernia Repair
  • Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Open Surgery
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Shouldice Repair
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Incisional Hernia
  • C-section Hernia
  • Choosing Your Surgeon
  • Mesh Options
  • Bassini Repair
  • McVay Repair
  • Diastasis Recti
  • ASIA or Schoenfeld’s Syndrome
  • Mesh Reaction
  • Suture Choice
  • Hernia Repair Choice

If you find this content informative, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to the HerniaTalk Live channel and visit us on www.HerniaTalk.com.

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HerniaTalk LIVE - 53. Physical Therapy for Pelvic Pain and Hernias
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04/27/21 • 64 min

This week, the topic of discussion was:

  • Physical Therapy
  • Pelvic Floor Spasm
  • Pelvic Floor Disorders
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse
  • Mesh Removal
  • Nerve Pain
  • Scar Tissue
  • Use of Red Light Therapy and Ultrasound Therapy
  • Sports Hernias and Athletic Pubalgia
  • Rehabilitation after Surgery
  • Prehabilitation before Surgery
  • Exercises and Hernia Surgery
  • Crossfit Exercises - Core Exercises
  • Foam Rolling
  • Mesh Removal
  • Botox for Pelvic Floor Spasm
  • Diastasis Recti

Our Guest Panelist is Stephanie Prendergast, MPT, Physical Therapist and Pelvic Floor specialist at the Pelvic Health & Rehabilitation Center in California and Massachusetts.
HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly Hills Hernia Center. This is the only Q&A of its kind, aimed at educating and empowering patients about all things related to hernias and hernia-related complications. For a personal consultation with Dr. Towfigh: +1-310-358-5020, [email protected].
If you find this content informative, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to the HerniaTalk Live channel and visit us on www.HerniaTalk.com.

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HerniaTalk LIVE - 48. Male Fertility & Hernia Surgery
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03/23/21 • 62 min

This week, the topic of discussion was:

  • Male Fertility
  • Hernia Surgery
  • Mesh Complications
  • Mesh Erosion
  • Vasectomy
  • Testicular Pain
  • Sperm Count
  • In Vitro Fertilization
  • Sperm Analysis
  • Painful Ejaculation
  • Prostatitis
  • Epididymitis
  • Spermatocele
  • Varicocele
  • Spermatic Cord Injury

Dr. Towfigh’s discussion is with invited Guest Panelist Dr. Justin Houman, urologist, male fertility and sexual health specialist in Los Angeles.
If you find this content informative, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to the HerniaTalk Live channel and visit us on www.HerniaTalk.com.

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HerniaTalk LIVE - 168. When Is It Malpractice?
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03/06/24 • 61 min

This week, the topic of discussion was:
-Malpractice
-Lawsuit
-Standard of Care
-Class Action Lawsuit
-Mesh
-Complications
-Bad Outcome
-Unhappy Patients
Welcome to HerniaTalk LIVE, a Q&A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly Hills Hernia Center. This is the only Q&A of its kind, aimed at educating and empowering patients about all things related to hernias and hernia-related complications. For a personal consultation with Dr. Towfigh: +1-310-358-5020, [email protected].
If you find this content informative, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to the HerniaTalk Live channel and visit us on www.HerniaTalk.com.

Follow Dr. Towfigh on the following platforms:
Youtube | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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FAQ

How many episodes does HerniaTalk LIVE have?

HerniaTalk LIVE currently has 186 episodes available.

What topics does HerniaTalk LIVE cover?

The podcast is about Education, Surgery, Podcasts, Medicine and Health & Fitness.

What is the most popular episode on HerniaTalk LIVE?

The episode title '169. Finally Some Research about Females and Hernias' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on HerniaTalk LIVE?

The average episode length on HerniaTalk LIVE is 62 minutes.

How often are episodes of HerniaTalk LIVE released?

Episodes of HerniaTalk LIVE are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of HerniaTalk LIVE?

The first episode of HerniaTalk LIVE was released on Apr 5, 2020.

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