Using surgical mesh to reinforce the abdominal wall when repairing groin hernias has been considered the gold standard treatment since the 1990s, first as an open operation and more recently as...
Groin Hernia Repairs Without Mesh
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Southern Cross Affiliated Provider for Consultations
We are pleased to announce that we have added Consultations to the list of Affiliated Provider services we contract with Southern Cross Health Insurance. This means that for people with Southern...
Resources added to web site
I have been busy updating the web site over the past couple of weeks, in particular adding many resources for patients and doctors. In particular I have added a page about gallbladder surgery, and...
Laparoscopic groin hernia repairs
Hernias are where a weakness in the abdominal wall allow some of the abdominal contents to squeeze out so they sit directly beneath the skin. One of the most common sites of hernias is the groin...
On mesh and hernia repairs
There have been several articles published in the popular press recently discussing the use of mesh in surgery, and associated complications. Unfortunately, this is a complex topic, and the...
Laparoscopic fundoplication information added
An information page on gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, including information on diagnosis and surgical treament options has just been added to the web site. Please click here for more...
Hello world!
Welcome to the web site for Aspiring Bariatrics Laparoscopy and Endoscopy Limited. ABLE is the specialst surgical practice of Dr Mark Smith, catering to patients in Dunedin, Invercargill and the...