David J. Lourie's Online Review Report Card

This was a very unique experience, Robotic Hernia repair with Dr Lourie. Can not say enough about the experience of Dr Laurie and as well the Hospital. It was a very special day. Walked out of the Hospital at end of day. minimal pain at best. Thank you Dr.

Today I'm writing an update to let the doctor know how I feel and hopefully to give a little more info to others who are looking to get a hernia repair. After continued discomfort for almost 3 years from my hernia repair and doing some internet research, I decided I wanted my mesh removed. I figured the best place to start this conversation would be with the Dr. that performed the procedure. I contacted Dr. Lourie to talk about my discomfort and my intention to have the mesh removed.However, Dr. Lourie did not want to see me after reading my yelp review which I think is extremely unprofessional and childish. I am assuming as a business owner and more importantly as a doctor, you might want to make sure you address your customers and patients questions and concerns. I am experiencing discomfort from a procedure he performed and yet he is unwilling to meet me because of my honest Yelp review. Sounds ridiculous but it's true. I even offered to remove my yelp review to get some advice from Dr. Lourie but they still refused to see me. After that I went to see a different doctor today and he told me that putting a mesh over such a small umbilical hernia (2 centimeter) was not necessary. That my surgery could have been stitched up through a simple 15 minute procedure without a mesh. So I am even more depressed now after hearing this.If you are interested in getting a robotic mesh surgery, please seek some second or third opinions before proceeding. Here are the risks of a mesh repair surgery according to what the doctor told me today. 1. He advised me not to remove my mesh because it might cause more complications as the mesh is now attached to my muscles which will be very risky and cause more damage and pain to remove. The risks I now face with removing my mesh are greater than my continued daily discomfort.2. If you get pregnant after a mesh repair surgery there could be substantial pain as the mesh is stretched. If you don't have a mesh and get pregnant the worst thing that can happen is the hernia will be reopened.3. if you have another problem that requires surgery such as a gallbladder issue, they might have to go through or under the mesh which might introduce risk and complications.4. Robotic surgery requires three holes/incisions compared to a non-robotic procedure.5. The risks and complications of using mesh for a hernia repair is something you should have your Doctor explain to you in detail before you decide to go down this path. Do your research and get 2nd and third opinion. My 2 centimeter hernia is now a permanent source of discomfort. This experience makes me feel like the Doctor's motivation is driven by some financial arrangement with the mesh company vs recommending the best procedure for your patient's situation.If I could go back in time, I would never have had this surgery as it has negatively impacted my quality of life through the introduction of daily pain and discomfort.

THREE TIMES he's performed surgery on me in the past eight years, and while that's bad luck for me, I feel fortunate and honored to have had the work done by Doctor Lourie. He is exceptionally kind, gentle, and now is considered a foremost expert in his field. My last laparoscopic, robotically-assisted procedure was even used to teach newer surgeons, via video (I signed a waiver). He repaired a couple of unexpected issues while performing the prescribed work, too. I just can't say enough about this guy. A local/national treasure. Oh, and did I mention NO OPIOIDS afterward? Seriously, it was all OTC meds and I hardly needed that.

I was reluctant to do this review before because I wanted to wait until I felt sure of the final long term results of my surgery and after I made sure there were not complications after at least a year. I had an umbilical hernia repair back in January 2020 when I was only 4 months postpartum. I will be fair and include the positives and negatives based on my experience:Positive:- friendly staff - doctor did a good job with the actual surgery ( this is what a different doctor said after an ultrasound review)Negatives -I feel like I had an unnecessary hernia repair. It was a very small hernia, the size of a penny and My body being so week after two babies back to back, the doc should've recommended that I waited. Especially because I told him the hernia was not hurting. - the doctor mentioned that the recovery was fast and NO way the recovery was horrible, it took about a year to feel back to normal. Having a brand new baby only took away the joy of being a new mom and it made it horrible to breastfeed the baby.- I feel like the doctor only wanted the insurance money because my new doctor said that that surgery so soon was unnecessary. Especially because my hernia was NOT hurting. - I think ethically I'm disappointed by this doctor because this surgery has really affected my mental health. - when I developed a rash after a few days of surgery the doctor mentioned he's never seen that before. Really ? Crazy because when I told my new doc that he said it happens often due to the cleaning solution they put before surgery- I also when back after a few months bc I still had pain and doctor didn't even ordered an ultrasound which my new doctor did right away. - also I developed Chronic pain that is probably due to the mash. Getting mash or not should be the patient choice which I didn't have. I know we supposed to do research before getting a surgery but isn't that what doctors are for? My advise is ALWAYS get a second opinion in any surgery. See two or three docs before you decide to get any procedure. And if is not extremely necessary don't ever get a surgery after having a baby. It was hell.

I was advised to see a surgeon for my inguinal hernia and I'm really glad that I was referred to Dr. David Lourie. We started with a zoom call where he confirmed my problem and explained the laparoscopic procedures involved. He took the time to answer all my questions. And a few more by email later as well! Surgery to take place at the Huntington Hospital in Pasadena. I was a bit nervous since this was my first major surgery, but all went smoothly. Dr. David examined me the morning of the surgery and confirmed that I had a left hernia developing ...he told me that he would take care of that in surgery as well. It's now been just a little over a week since the surgery. Didn't need any of that narcotic pain relievers (that he had standing by at the pharmacy, just in case) but told me that Aleve and tylenol as he prescribed should be enough. I was walking by the 2nd day after surgery. On today's zoom call, Dr. David again answered all my questions. I am extremely pleased with the outcome. Pain pretty much all gone, I'm walking, doing light chores, driving,.... although he has imposed a 15# lifting restriction for 3 more weeks. Dr. David was always there to answer any question that I might have; he assured me that the procedure would go smoothly and routinely. He was right on. Happy to recommend Dr. David Lourie to anyone needing surgery.

I was advised to see a surgeon for my inguinal hernia and I'm really glad that I was referred to Dr. David Lourie. We started with a zoom call where he confirmed my problem and explained the laparoscopic procedures involved. Answered all my questions. And a few more by email as well! After consulting with my family and doing a lot of internet research on the subject (laparoscopic vs open surgery) , I scheduled the surgery which was about a month out at the Huntington Hospital in Pasadena. I was a bit nervous since this was my first major surgery (hey, i'm in my 70's), but all went smoothly. Dr. David examined me the morning of the surgery and confirmed that I had a left hernia developing ...he told me that he would take care of that in surgery as well. Youtube provided me all the details of robotic assisted Laparoscopic surgery which I won't go into detail here. Dr. David actually has a video there where he explained the process of the surgery in detail. That was what impressed me the most....the guy not only knows what he's doing, he's confident enough to provide a teaching video for other surgeons. It's now been just a little over a week since the surgery. Didn't need any of that narcotic pain relievers (that he had standing by at the pharmacy, just in case) but told me that Aleve and tylenol as he prescribed should be enough. I was walking by the 2nd day after surgery. Off all pain meds by the 4th day after surgery. On today's zoom call, Dr. David again answered all my questions. I am extremely pleased with the outcome. Pain pretty much all gone, I'm walking, doing light chores, driving,.... although he has imposed a 15# lifting restriction for 3 more weeks. I feel that Dr. David was always there to answer any question that I might have; he assured me that the procedure would go smoothly and routinely. He was right on. Happy to recommend Dr. David Lourie to anyone needing surgery.

With Robotic Surgery, Dr. Lauri repaired my bilateral hernia perfectly. Four years later, I'm continuing to feel perfectly normal. Because of his skill with robotics, the recovery time was almost instantaneous. I had only two small openings near my belly button that felt like minor scratches. The only unfortunate event was that one week after the surgery, I experienced a kidney stone. Because of it, I thought the surgery was the cause of my pain but it wasn't. I passed the stone right away. Dr. Lauri's surgery was perfect. Dr. Lauri is the perfect hernia surgeon. He gets a 6 out of 5 stars from me.

I just had my surgery done a week ago and I feel great and back to normal in such a short period of time despite having two hernias repaired with placement of a large size mesh! My results are amazing. Thank you Dr. Lourie.

When yearly physical bloodwork showed problems with liver enzymes, my doctor sent me for an ultrasound, which revealed gall bladder issues, not the least of which was a gallstone. She recommended that I see Dr. Lourie. Dr. Lourie is the kindest, most thorough physician. He explained the different available options, as well as the side effects of each, and we decided to remove the silly thing.I was able to get a surgical appointment for the next week, and wound up gall-bladder free less than a week after my first appointment with him. I am feeling much better than I have in years. Apparently the gallstone was blocking the bile duct and it could have turned out to be very serious; thanks to Dr. Lourie, all is well.He is an amazing man. He and his staff are absolutely the best; very accommodating, caring, and compassionate. I would recommend him to anyone. He absolutely rocks!!

Dr Lorie saved my life, quite literally. He performed what was expected to be simple exploratory surgery, it turned out to be VERY complex. Had it been a less skilled surgeon, I would have been in deep trouble. He corected a problem that a well renowned surgeon didn't caused. I was told by my GP I was days away from death were it not for the complex surgery he performed. Dr Lourie's wisdom and experience are second to none and he was professional, personable and thorough in explaining things to me afterwards. I now need hernia surgery and don't want anyone else to perform this surgery. Thanks Dr Lourie!