Explains what a hernia is, with info on diagnostic and surgical procedures, and what to expect after the operation.

Find out about surgical treatment options, and read news and events and frequently asked questions about hernias.

Canadian Center for repair of abdominal wall hernias, with details of the services it offers and an outline of what hernias are.

Browse links to fact sheets, articles, and guides to hernias and their treatment, or find treatment and support resources.

Lichtenstein Hernia Institute is the only U.S. institute devoted solely to hernia research and teaching. Provides detailed info about hernias.

Encyclopedia describes this condition marked by a tear in a muscular wall inside the body allowing part of an inner organ to slip through.

National body providing information for patients, health care professionals, medical students, and insurance administrators.

Read descriptions of inguinal, umbilical, and incisional hernias, browse a hernia surgery FAQ, or read faculty and staff profiles.