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Open, intraperitoneal, ventral hernia repair: lessons learned from laparoscopy.

Todd A Ponsky1, Arthur Nam, Bruce A Orkin

  • 1Divisions of Colon and Rectal Surgery and General Surgery, Department of Surgery, George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA. tponsky@yahoo.com

Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|March 22, 2006
PubMed
Summary

This study presents an open surgical technique for ventral hernia repair, adapting laparoscopic principles for tension-free retrofascial mesh placement. This method offers a viable alternative when laparoscopy is not feasible, potentially reducing recurrence rates.

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Area of Science:

  • General Surgery
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair shows low recurrence rates.
  • Laparoscopy is not always feasible for all patients.

Observation:

  • An open surgical technique is described for ventral hernia repair.
  • This technique utilizes tension-free retrofascial principles, similar to laparoscopic approaches.
  • It avoids the need for subcutaneous flaps, using DualMesh and GORE-TEX sutures.

Findings:

  • The described open technique allows for intraperitoneal retrofascial mesh fixation.
  • Sutures are passed through the abdominal wall and secured with a tacking device.
  • The mesh is closed with sutures, and overlying tissues are layered for closure.

Implications:

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  • This open method provides a tension-free repair option for ventral hernias when laparoscopy is contraindicated.
  • It may offer low recurrence rates comparable to laparoscopic techniques.
  • The technique is a valuable addition to the surgical armamentarium for complex hernia repairs.