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Daniel C.

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Dr. Candela is an amazing surgeon. Friendly, caring and professional. Completely satisfied with results. Minimal scarring you can't even tell I had surgery. Highly recommended. Staff is also very friendly easy to get appointments with no wait time.

Sandra E.

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Amazing experience. Not only did the office call me twice to check on me before surgery.... I  was a mess 2 stacked hernias incarcerated. I was up and around next day feeling healthier then ever minimal pain and scarring, 2 months later it's like nothing ever happened!

Jaclyn W.​

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Dr. Solomon is one of the kindest and most professional surgeons I have ever come across. An amazing doctor and even more amazing human being. I am very thankful for all that he did for my mother during her surgery, ever since the operation she has had no more pain. Truly a hero , thanks again Doctor Solomon!

Deli S.

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Went in with my dad for his post surgery appointment. Nojan was very friendly, very thorough, and very interested. He's a genuine doctor that takes his time to talk to you. We didn't feel rushed whatsoever (a usual feeling when it comes to doctors appointments). We highly recommend him!

Vanessa R.

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I had double side inguinal hernia. I visited Dr Nojan Toomari's office first time for check up. He was amazing person very educated and professional. He done my surgery 2 week ago on April 19th. Thanks god I feel good. And want to tell thank to Kimya too she was amazing person too. Thank you so so much and god bless you.

Arsen G.

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Dr. Iraniha is a wonderful surgeon and life saver.  2 years ago to the day, my intestine ruptured and he saved my life.  I had gone into septic shock and was ICU for three days. If it wasn't for him, I would not be here today. Thank you Dr. Iraniha from the bottom of my heart.

Susan B.

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I heard about Dr. Iraniha from another doctors and for years I was referring my patients to him. I had a gear experience when I went to see him as a patient. He and his office staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. He has the best bedside manner. He explained all the process from pre Op, surgical process and post op clearly. I am so happy with the result and will encourage all my patients to choose him if they need to see a surgeon. Thank you Dr. Iraniha!

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Went to see Dr. Klause for the first time the other day.  She is warm, down-to-earth and I like that her office has a little imaging machine right in there.  The space is shared with another doctor who specializes in pain management.  Klause does a lot of things from skin tags that are cut off in-office to breast surgery and more.

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What is an Inguinal Hernia?

Inguinal Hernia is the most common type of hernias. It occurs when tissue protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles. This results in a bulge which can cause pain especially when coughing, or lifting something. Inguinal hernia repair procedure is very common as it doesn’t improve on its own without surgical intervention. 

Symptoms

  • A bulge on one of the sides of the pubic bone.
  • Pain in the groin area while coughing or lifting an object.
  • A burning feeling around the bulging spot.
  • Weakness in the groin.
  • Swelling around the testicles if the protruding intestine moves down into the scrotum.

What causes an Inguinal Hernia?

  • Pressure in the abdomen area.
  • Straining during urination or bowel movement.
  • Chronic coughing or sneezing.
  • A weak spot in the abdominal wall.
  • Strenuous activity & exercise.
  • Pregnancy
  • In many cases the abdominal wall weakness occurs at birth if the abdominal lining doesn’t close properly.
  • Other factors include being male (who are more likely to develop inguinal hernia), family history, age, previous hernia.

Complications

  • Incarcerated Hernia: Sometimes the contents of the hernia can be trapped in the abdominal wall if you aren’t able to push it back in. This condition is serious considering that it could result in cutting of the blood flow to the trapped tissue. Among the signs of an incarcerated hernia are; nausea, vomiting, sudden pain, difficulty moving bowel, & noticing that the hernia bulge turns into red or purple color.
  • Pressure on surrounding tissue: If not quickly treated, inguinal hernias enlarge over time.

Diagnosis

Inguinal Hernias are usually diagnosed through a physical exam to check for the bulge in the groin area. In some cases an abdominal ultrasound or CT scan may be requested to confirm the diagnosis.

Advanced Hernia Repair Solutions

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Laparoscopic
Hernia Repair

Laparoscopic hernia repair is a minimally invasive procedure where your surgeon operates through a few small incisions using a laparoscope (A thin tube with a camera at the end which guides your surgeons as they operate)
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Robotic Hernia
Repair

Robotic hernia repair is a minimally invasive procedure that utilizes the state of the art da Vinci system featuring high definition 3D vision & special instruments that allow your doctor more precision & control.
3

Single Incision Robotic
Hernia Repair

Single incision hernia repair is a minimally invasive procedure. It is a new operating approach coupled with the da Vinci system. It allows your doctor to repair your hernia from a single incision in the belly button.

Locations

Our physicians’ clinics cover Los Angeles & Orange County areas. Please give us a call or fill out the consultation form, & we will be happy to schedule you for a consultation visit at the location most convenient to you.

Recovery

  • First 3 days: You’ll be prescribed pain medication for mild pain, & should not engage in any strenuous activity.
  • First week: In most cases, pain eases off, & depending on your condition you might be able to return to work or school, although you’re not advised to lift heavy objects or engage in strenuous activity.
  • Second week: You might have occasional discomfort, you’re still not advised to lift heavy objects. Some light stretching or biking may be resumed if you don’t feel pain or discomfort.
  • 3-4 weeks: Depending on your recovery, you might be able to resume normal activities & return to performing athletic activities.

Lifestyle Tips

Maintain a healthy weight.
Don't lift heavy objects.
Eat more high fiber foods.
Quit Smoking.

Our Expert Physicians

Dr. Frank Candela, MD
Dr. Frank Candela received his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.
Dr. Nojan Toomari, FACS, MD
Dr. Nojan Toomari received his medical degree from Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine and has been in practice between 6-10 years.
Dr. Houman Solomon, MD
Dr. Houman Solomon received his medical degree from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and has been in practice between 11-20 years.
Dr. Andrew Iraniha, MD
Dr. Andrew Iraniha received his medical degree from Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.
Dr. Elvira Klause, MD
Dr. Elvira Klause received her medical degree from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.

Why Choose

Advanced Surgical Centers?

Expert Physicians

Our physicians’ expertise is unparalleled, setting the highest standards for a superior patient experience.

Technology

We take pride in utilizing the most advanced minimally invasive surgical technology using the da Vinci robotic system.

Fast Recovery

The minimally invasive technology significantly reduces the time needed for recovery.

Virtually No Scars

Due to tiny incisions performed using da Vinci surgical system we achieve the highest precision levels eliminating unnecessary scarring.

Patient Care

From the moment you reach out to us, we will be sure to address all your concerns from providing treatment information to handling your insurance clearance & supporting you on every step until your full recovery.

Locations

Our expert physicians cover Los Angeles and Orange County areas in addition to our state of the art surgery centers.

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