Comments on: Don’t Ignore a Hernia

By: Denice Ferrarelli

Denice Ferrarelli — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:06:34 +0000

Hello, Ms. Colella: I spoke with one of our hernia surgeons, Dr. Robert Simmons, who said, “It depends on what type of hernia it is….. it may be possible with an epidural.” If you’d like to schedule an appointment for consultation, you may do so by calling 1-800-8-Cooper (1-800-826-6737.)
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Denice Ferrarelli

By: Linda Colella

Linda Colella — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:55:20 +0000

Please respond to my question. thank you.

By: Linda Colella

Linda Colella — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:53:39 +0000

My mother currently has two hernias but cannot go under anesthesia because of her COPD. Can hernia surgery be performed with an epidoral? I would appreciate your response. Thank you. Linda Colella