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Comparison of Recurrence Rates in Obese and Non-Obese Patients Undergoing Ventral Hernia Repair with Lighter-Weight,
Tim Tollens1, Sabrina Speybrouck2, Kurt Devroe2
1General Surgeon, Imelda Hospital, Bonheiden, Belgium.
Surgical Technology International
|April 17, 2012
Summary
PROCEED Surgical Mesh is effective for laparoscopic ventral hernia repair, showing low recurrence and complication rates. This lightweight, large-pore mesh is suitable for obese patients.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Innovation
- Biomaterials in Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Background:
- Ventral hernia repair often involves mesh prosthetics.
- Laparoscopic techniques offer advantages but require suitable mesh materials.
- PROCEED Surgical Mesh is a lighter-weight, large-pore option with absorbable layers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the safety and efficacy of PROCEED Surgical Mesh in ventral hernia repair.
- To assess outcomes including pain, recurrence, and complications.
- To determine the mesh's utility in laparoscopic procedures and in obese patients.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 86 patients undergoing ventral hernia repair with PROCEED Mesh.
- Data collected on pain, hernia recurrence, and complications.
- Patient evaluation included follow-up assessments.
Main Results:
- Low recurrence rate (4/86), with no recurrences in patients with BMI ≤ 32.
- Transient seromas occurred in 12 patients, with 5 requiring simple drainage.
- No wound infections, mesh infections, bowel obstructions, or enteric fistulas were reported.
Conclusions:
- PROCEED Surgical Mesh is a viable option for intraperitoneal use in laparoscopic ventral hernia repair.
- The mesh demonstrates adequate strength and safety, even in obese patients.
- This study supports the utility of lightweight, large-pore meshes in hernia repair.
