Patient resources

Trusted, plain-language materials to help you prepare and recover.

SAGES: Healthy Sooner

Patient information hub for minimally invasive surgery.

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SAGES: Inguinal hernia repair

Preparation, anesthesia, and general approach overview.

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SAGES: Ventral hernia repair

General education and recovery expectations.

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Medical disclaimer

This website provides general information and is not a substitute for medical advice. If you have severe pain, fever, vomiting, or a hernia that can’t be reduced, seek urgent medical attention.