Dr. Shirin Towfigh - Mesh Implant Illness and Alternative Treatment Options

Dr. Shirin Towfigh, a leading expert in hernia surgery, discusses innovative approaches and considerations for treating hernias. In this interview, you'll learn about: -The limitations of traditional mesh implants and the risk of chronic pain. -Alternative surgical techniques that minimize implant use. -Strategies for reducing the risk of hernia recurrence. -The importance of identifying and addressing underlying causes of hernias. -The connection between gut health and hernia development. -How to choose a surgeon who understands the complexities of hernia repair. Contact Info: Website: Beverly Hills Hernia Center: https://beverlyhillsherniacenter.com/ Podcast: Hernia Talk Live:   / herniadoc   Mesh Implant Illness Survey: [invalid URL removed] This interview is ideal for individuals seeking information on hernia repair options and how to minimize the risk of complications. Dr. Towfigh offers a patient-centered approach to hernia surgery, focusing on long-term outcomes and pain reduction. Learn more about Dr. Towfigh's practice and hernia repair techniques on her website. Watch previous episodes of Hernia Talk Live for more hernia-related information. Take the Mesh Implant Illness Survey to share your experience (if applicable). Show Notes 2:08 - Why specialized in hernia surgery 04:35 - ASIA syndrome and diseases/disorders not discussed in medical school. 05:29 - Not every patient will respond the same to the same implant. 07:21 - Still in learning stages; a lot of knowledge about hernia surgery, but still learning about mesh implant. 08:14 - Focusing on your risk of having an inflammatory or autoimmune response to things. 09:30 -Alternatives to treating the patient, without mesh, without an implant 10:23 - To accept a higher risk of recurrence 11:15 - How to prevent adhesions, 2 different anti-adhesive 14:03 – Amount of material that can spark a reaction someone who may react to mesh. Which is a lot of suture that's weaved into a mesh. 14:32 Theory of biofilms developing on implant that impacts healing process. 17:03 – Eliminating risks of contamination 18:40 – When absorbable mesh might be used 20:16 - Inflammation should die down after weeks to months 22:11 - Petroleum-based absorbable mesh, highly inflammatory 24:18 – another concept floating around about, the impacts of general anesthesia substantial chronic conditions over time 29:05 – case study of one patient with significant mesh implant illness with collagen deficiency disorder 30:00 – methods to minimize risk of developing a hernia and choosing a surgeon that understands physics of repairs 30:33 - If you tend to err on constipation. Treat that like you would diabetes every day 31:12 – Shouldice method works very well due to 4 layers. Each layer takes tension off the next layer. 33:38 – different types of repairs for different types of hernias 37:41 - Incisional hernias and diastases recti and candidacy for tummy talk. 39:58 – Absorbable mesh and nanoparticles now in the body that can also develop biofilm around 40:06 - The sentiment that it's more prominent in English speaking Countries 43:00 - Toxic bucket overload 45:45 - we run a lot of functional labs and there's more markers like got dysbiosis and pathogenic overgrowth that that can be associated with it. 46:05 – implant illness survey pinned to the top of bio in Instagram @herniadoc 50:54 - licensed to practice in California. So if you're in California, then you have the option of coming in to see me. 52:40 – Development of the Hernia Score, an algorithm to determine if pain is hernia-related. 53:24 - Weekly hernia talk live. Follow us on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@functionallyenlightened⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be notified when new interviews with amazing functional practitioners and chronic illness warriors are published Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.functionallyenlightened.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on how we can help you DETOX YOUR LIFE or to subscribe to our newsletter.