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Igor Wanko

Surgeon

Dr. Igor Wanko is a general surgeon practicing in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Wanko specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Wanko provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Igor Wanko
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • SUNY Upstate Medical School University
  • Accepting new patients

Will hernia surgery make my stomach flatter?

This is a difficult question to answer unless one can assure you indeed have a hernia. In essence, yes, it can, but this would be localized to the site if the hernia is on the READ MORE
This is a difficult question to answer unless one can assure you indeed have a hernia. In essence, yes, it can, but this would be localized to the site if the hernia is on the abdominal wall.

Does it hurt to have a lipoma removed?

In general, it isn’t very painful. In fact, some patients choose to do it under local anesthesia and are back to work the next day.

Can hernia mesh cause problems years later?

Hernia mesh for the most part is safe, and the majority of patients with hernia mesh never encounter problems. However, the answer depends on the mesh itself, where it’s used and READ MORE
Hernia mesh for the most part is safe, and the majority of patients with hernia mesh never encounter problems. However, the answer depends on the mesh itself, where it’s used and why