HERNIA REPAIR
Updated 188 days ago
Dr. Konkin performs various types of major abdominal operations including gastrointestinal, colorectal, gallbladder, trauma and hernia surgery...
Over his career he has developed a strong interest in improving the rehabilitation of people with abdominal hernias. He has enthusiastically supported the use of local anesthesia and sedation for hernias. He has also embraced the use of laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernias. Today, he has a busy surgical practice, which he performs at Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody and Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster. He also has privileges at the New Westminster Surgical Centre in New Westminster. He is a consulting general surgeon for WorkSafeBC Visiting Specialist Clinic and previously worked with the BC Lions.