Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair.

P K Chowbey1, A Sharma, R Khullar

  • 1Department of Minimal Access Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India. chowbey@del2.vsnl.net.in

Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. Part A
|May 4, 2000
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

CD28 ligation prevents bacterial toxin-induced septic shock in mice by inducing IL-10 expression.

Journal of immunology (Baltimore, Md. : 1950)·1997
Same author

MR imaging of tubercular spinal arachnoiditis.

AJR. American journal of roentgenology·1997
Same author

Interactions between transvenous nonthoracotomy cardioverter defibrillator systems and permanent transvenous endocardial pacemakers.

Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE·1997
Same author

Role of the carboxyl-terminal region of Porphyromonas gingivalis fimbrillin in binding to salivary proteins.

Infection and immunity·1997
Same author

Phenethyl isothiocyanate modulates clastogenicity of mitomycin C and cyclophosphamide in vivo.

Mutation research·1996
Same author

Expression of functional Porphyromonas gingivalis fimbrillin polypeptide domains on the surface of Streptococcus gordonii.

Applied and environmental microbiology·1996
Same journal

Magnetic Side-to-Side Duodeno-Ileostomy with the MagDI System: A Technical Description of the Initial Experience in Argentina.

Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A·2026
Same journal

Laparoscopic Management of Pediatric Noncommunicating Hydrocele: A Comparative Study of Hydrocelectomy Versus Aspiration.

Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A·2026
Same journal

Endoloop Fenestration Versus Barbed Suture Reconstitution in Laparoscopic Subtotal Cholecystectomy: A Comparative Analysis of Complications and Outcomes.

Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A·2026
Same journal

Intraperitoneal Onlay Mesh Plus Repair Versus Transabdominal Preperitoneal Mesh Plus Repair in Patients with Primary Midline Ventral Hernia: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study.

Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A·2026
Same journal

Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate Versus Robot-Assisted Simple Prostatectomy for Benign Prostatic Obstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis with Trial Sequential Analysis.

Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A·2026
Same journal

Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair in Pediatric Female Patients Using Cautery and Endoloops: Description of Technique and Outcomes.

Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A·2026
See all related articles

Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair using polypropylene mesh demonstrated reduced operating times and hospital stays. Early results show low recurrence and morbidity, but further trials are needed to confirm findings.

Area of Science:

  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Gastrointestinal surgery
  • Surgical innovation

Background:

  • Ventral abdominal wall hernias are common surgical conditions.
  • Traditional open repair methods carry risks of complications.
  • Laparoscopic techniques offer potential advantages for hernia repair.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of laparoscopic ventral hernia repair.
  • To assess the safety and efficacy of intraperitoneal polypropylene mesh.
  • To analyze complication rates and patient recovery.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 202 patients undergoing laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (1994-1999).
  • Intraperitoneal placement of polypropylene mesh with a 3 cm margin.
  • Analysis of operating time, hospital stay, pain, recurrence, and complications.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • Mean operating time decreased significantly over the study period (90 to 50 minutes).
  • Mean hospital stay was 1.8 days, with mean somatic pain for 7 days.
  • Low recurrence rate (2/202) and decreased seroma formation (32% to 18%) with pressure dressings.

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair with mesh is a promising minimally invasive approach.
  • Early results indicate reduced morbidity and favorable outcomes.
  • Further prospective studies are recommended to validate recurrence and adhesion rates.