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Laparoscopic incisional and ventral hernia repair
Amrit Pal Singh Bedi1, Tahir Bhatti, Alla Amin
1Diploma Laparoscopic Surgery, France.
Journal of Minimal Access Surgery
|October 1, 2009
Summary
Laparoscopic ventral and incisional hernia repair is effective, offering faster recovery and shorter hospital stays compared to open surgery. This minimally invasive approach presents a feasible alternative for patients.
Area of Science:
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Surgical Outcomes
- Hernia Repair
Background:
- Laparoscopic ventral and incisional hernia repair has been established for over a decade.
- Systematic literature review to analyze outcomes and role of laparoscopic hernia repair.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review literature on laparoscopic ventral and incisional hernia repair.
- To analyze results and ascertain the role of this minimally invasive technique.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of 34 original studies from PubMed, including over 3,000 patients.
- Analysis of variables: inpatient stay, defect/mesh size, complications (hematoma, seroma, infection, perforation, obstruction, ileus), recurrence, and pain.
Main Results:
- Overall complication rate was 19.24%, with seromas (5.45%) and postoperative pain (2.75%) being most common.
- Recurrence rate observed at 3.67%. Two deaths were reported in the reviewed studies.
Conclusions:
- Laparoscopic repair of ventral and incisional hernias is an effective procedure.
- Offers faster recovery and shorter inpatient stay, making it a feasible alternative to open repair.
