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[Incisional hernia prosthetic surgery: a prospective study comparing laparoscopic and open techniques].

A Manigrasso1, S Candioli, S Arcieri

  • 1"Sapienza", Università di Roma, Azienda Policlinico Umberto l, Dipartimento di Scienze Chirurgiche, UOC Chirurgia Generale.

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Laparoscopic incisional hernia repair offers a safe and effective alternative to open surgery, showing lower infection rates and faster recovery. Recurrence rates were comparable between both surgical methods in this study.

Area of Science:

  • Abdominal Surgery
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Hernia Repair

Background:

  • Incisional hernia is a frequent complication of abdominal surgery, leading to significant long-term morbidity.
  • Various surgical techniques exist for incisional hernia repair, with prosthetic materials improving outcomes.
  • The choice of surgical technique for incisional hernia repair can be challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prospectively compare outcomes of laparoscopic versus open incisional hernia repair.
  • To evaluate early and long-term results of mesh-augmented incisional hernia repair.
  • To assess the efficacy and safety of different surgical approaches for incisional hernias.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study involving 60 patients with median incisional hernias.

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  • Random assignment of 30 patients to laparoscopic repair and 30 to open Rives-Stoppa repair with mesh.
  • Median follow-up of 45 months to analyze outcomes and perform statistical comparisons.

    • Main Results:

    • Laparoscopic repair demonstrated a significantly lower incidence of wound infections.
    • Patients undergoing laparoscopic repair experienced shorter operative times, reduced hospitalization, and quicker return to work.
    • No significant difference in recurrence rates was observed between the laparoscopic and open repair groups.

    Conclusions:

    • Laparoscopic incisional hernia repair is a safe and feasible alternative to the Rives-Stoppa technique.
    • The study supports the effectiveness of laparoscopic surgery for incisional hernia repair.
    • Both laparoscopic and open mesh repairs yield similar long-term recurrence rates.