Alive & Well A health presentation by UPMC Free Hernia Seminar and Screenings Do you have pain or a bulge in your lower abdomen or groin? Do you experience discomfort when coughing or lifting? These are common symptoms of a hernia. Join, Jason A. Luciano, MD, general surgeon at UPMC St. Margaret, to learn how to prevent, identify, and treat hernias. Dr. Luciano will discuss treatment options for hernias and demonstrate minimally invasive techniques using robotic-assisted surgery. After the presentation, a free private hernia screening will be offered to help determine your next steps. You'll even have the opportunity to "test drive" the surgical robot often used to perform hernia procedures. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 5:30 p.m. - Registration and light refreshments 6 p.m. - Presentation and surgical robot demonstration 6:30 p.m. - Free quick hernia screenings UPMC St. Margaret Lower Level, Conference Center A, B, and C 815 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215 Meet the surgical team Free light refreshments Parking will be validated Registration is required; space is limited. No walk-ins. Patients must be age 18 or older. To register, call 1-866-939-7787. UPMC ST. MARGARET Alive & Well A health presentation by UPMC Free Hernia Seminar and Screenings Do you have pain or a bulge in your lower abdomen or groin ? Do you experience discomfort when coughing or lifting ? These are common symptoms of a hernia . Join , Jason A. Luciano , MD , general surgeon at UPMC St. Margaret , to learn how to prevent , identify , and treat hernias . Dr. Luciano will discuss treatment options for hernias and demonstrate minimally invasive techniques using robotic - assisted surgery . After the presentation , a free private hernia screening will be offered to help determine your next steps . You'll even have the opportunity to " test drive " the surgical robot often used to perform hernia procedures . Wednesday , Nov. 6 , 2024 5:30 p.m. - Registration and light refreshments 6 p.m. - Presentation and surgical robot demonstration 6:30 p.m. - Free quick hernia screenings UPMC St. Margaret Lower Level , Conference Center A , B , and C 815 Freeport Road , Pittsburgh , PA 15215 Meet the surgical team Free light refreshments Parking will be validated Registration is required ; space is limited . No walk - ins . Patients must be age 18 or older . To register , call 1-866-939-7787 . UPMC ST . MARGARET