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Innovative Approaches to Hernia Repair

Recorded on 9/30/2012
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What is a hernia? Do all hernias require surgery? Are men more likely to develop hernias? Drs. Rebecca Petersen and Eelco Wassenaar, general surgeons and hernia experts who specialize in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, discuss innovative treatment options for hernia repair and what that means for you.

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Rebecca Petersen, M.D., M.Sc Rebecca Petersen, M.D., M.Sc
General Surgeon, UW Medicine
Dr. Rebecca Petersen is a general surgeon who specializes in hernia repair. She believes "in establishing a partnership with my patients, such that she strives to inform her patients about both the medical and surgical aspects of their disease and work with them to better understand what can be expected from surgery." Dr. Petersen's clinical interests include: advanced laparoscopy; complex... more >

Eelco Wassenaar, M.D., Ph.D Eelco Wassenaar, M.D., Ph.D
General Surgeon, UW Medicine
Eelco Wassenaar is a general surgeon at UW Medicine. He believes in patient centered care. Each patient has an unique problem and deserves an individual approach to their care.  Dr. Wassenaar's clinical Interests include laparoscopic surgery; Robotic surgery;Gastro-intestinal surgery; Anti-reflux surgery; Para-esophageal hernia; Disorders of the spleen and adrenal; Colon cancer; Diverticulitis; Ventral / incisional hernia; Inguinal hernia. Dr. Wassenaar... more >

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