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Published on: September 11, 2021
Trocar site hernia after laparoscopic ventral hernia repair
E Boldó1, G Perez de Lucia, J P Aracil
1Consorcio Hospitalario Provincial de Castellon, Avenida Ferrandis Salvador 50, 12100, Castellon, Spain. eboldo@yahoo.com
Background:
The incidence of trocar site hernia (TSH) after laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (LVHR) is reported to be low. The present study investigates the associated risk factors, with a view to preventing this complication.
Methods:
A retrospective study was made of the incidence of TSH in a personal series of LVHR, recording anthropometric and clinical data on the patients. Risk factors were assessed by bivariate and multivariate analyses. The patients were subjected to clinical and telephone follow-up.
Results:
In a series of 27 LVHR, the incidence of TSH was 22% (6 patients). The use of meshes larger than 10 x 15 cm for LVHR was the only TSH risk factor to reach statistical significance. Female gender and diabetes showed a higher incidence in the TSH group.
Conclusions:
The use of large meshes may be a risk factor for TSH. We believe this to be due to dilatation of the trocar orifice during introduction of the mesh, and also to postoperative retraction of the mesh.
