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Open ventral hernia repairs with Kugel patch.

Junsheng Li1, Zhenling Ji, Yanan Zhang

  • 1Department of General Surgery, Afflilated Zhong-Da Hospital, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, JiangSu Province, China. Lijunshenghd@126.com

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Open ventral hernia repair using the Kugel patch in a sublay technique demonstrated safety and effectiveness. This method resulted in no recurrence during follow-up, highlighting its potential for successful hernia repair.

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Area of Science:

  • General Surgery
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Ventral and incisional hernias are common surgical conditions.
  • Traditional repair methods can have limitations regarding recurrence and complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the initial outcomes of open ventral hernia repair using the Kugel patch in a sublay position.
  • To assess the safety, efficacy, and complication rates of this technique.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 24 patients with ventral/incisional hernias underwent open repair with sublay Kugel patch placement.
  • Data collected included hernia defect size, operative time, postoperative complications, and recurrence.
  • Follow-up duration ranged from 8 to 54 months.

Main Results:

  • The study included patients aged 37-81 years with various hernia types and defect sizes (mean 6.7 cm).
  • Minor postoperative complications such as seroma and mild pain were observed.
  • No hernia recurrence was reported during the median follow-up of 26 months.

Conclusions:

  • Open ventral hernia repair utilizing the Kugel patch in a sublay technique is a safe and effective surgical option.
  • This approach is associated with a low rate of postoperative complications and excellent long-term results regarding recurrence.