When fat from the abdomen or intestines protrude through the navel or belly button, it is known as an umbilical hernia. Umbilical hernia is seen in adults, as well as in infants. Adults are more likely to require surgery to treat umbilical hernias. To ascertain whether a child or adult has an umbilical hernia, Hernia…
Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker is a Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgeon with experience of over 15 years. She is an alumnus of Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sewagram. Incidentally, she was the first lady in more than 20 years to take up surgery as a specialization in her institute. Women in surgery constitute less than 5% of the total number of surgeons in India and have to face a lot of prejudices. However, she considers herself to be blessed to have been trained by the best teachers and most supportive colleagues… Read more