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Published on: September 11, 2021
Initial experience with laparoscopic repair of incisional hernias
L M Sanders1, L M Flint, J J Ferrara
1Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
Background:
Development of a safe, unobtrusive means to repair the large incisional hernia continues to represent a challenge to surgeons.
Methods:
A retrospective analysis of the first 12 patients who underwent an attempt at laparoscopic repair of an incisional hernia at a single institution was carried out.
Results:
Of the 12 attempts at laparoscopic repair, 11 were completed. No serious perioperative morbidity was encountered. During a mean follow-up of 12.5 months, one recurrence (due to a technical shortcoming that has since been overcome) was identified.
Conclusions:
The laparoscopic approach to incisional hernia repair is a safe alternative to open repair of abdominal wall defects.
