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Umbilical hernia in adults.

H Lau1, N G Patil

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong Medical Centre, Tung Wah Hospital, 12 Po Yan Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong SAR, China. lauh@hkucc.hku.hk

Surgical Endoscopy
|October 24, 2003
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Laparoscopic onlay patch repair offers a safe and effective method for adult umbilical hernias. This technique provides reduced postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays, and lower complication rates compared to traditional open repairs.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical Oncology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • The optimal surgical technique for adult umbilical hernia repair lacks consensus.
  • Laparoscopic hernioplasty for umbilical hernias remains a subject of ongoing debate.
  • This study aimed to compare outcomes between open and laparoscopic onlay patch repair for adult umbilical hernias.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate and compare the efficacy and safety of laparoscopic onlay patch hernioplasty versus open repair techniques for adult umbilical hernias.
  • To assess key outcomes including operative time, postoperative pain, hospital stay, wound morbidity, and recurrence rates.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study involving 102 adult patients undergoing elective umbilical hernia repair between January 1996 and December 2002.

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  • Surgical techniques included Mayo repair (n=43), laparoscopic onlay Gore-Tex patch hernioplasty (n=26), suture herniorrhaphy (n=24), and mesh hernioplasty (n=9).

    • Main Results:

    • Laparoscopic hernioplasty had a longer operative time (66 min) compared to Mayo repair (60 min) and suture herniorrhaphy (50 min).
    • Laparoscopic repair resulted in significantly lower postoperative pain scores, shorter hospital stays, and reduced wound morbidity.
    • No recurrences were observed in laparoscopic or mesh repairs after a 2-year follow-up, contrasting with an 8.7% recurrence rate for suture herniorrhaphy.

    Conclusions:

    • Laparoscopic onlay patch hernioplasty is a safe and effective surgical option for adult umbilical hernias.
    • The laparoscopic approach offers significant advantages over the Mayo repair, including decreased postoperative pain, shorter hospitalization, and lower morbidity.
    • Suture herniorrhaphy demonstrated a higher recurrence rate, suggesting mesh or laparoscopic techniques may be preferable for long-term outcomes.