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Ventral transabdominal preperitoneal plus repair for primary ventral hernia: How do I do it?
Jyoti Sharma1, Devender Singh1, Niharika Grover2
1Department of Surgical Disciplines, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Journal of Minimal Access Surgery
|June 9, 2025
Summary
Ventral hernia repair techniques are debated. This study details the ventral transabdominal preperitoneal plus (VTPP) repair, a popular extraperitoneal method known for reduced pain and complications.
Area of Science:
- General Surgery
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Background:
- Ventral hernia repair techniques remain a subject of ongoing debate among surgeons.
- Intraperitoneal onlay mesh repair is currently the most prevalent surgical approach.
- Extraperitoneal repair methods are increasingly favored due to potential benefits in pain and complication rates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the ventral transabdominal preperitoneal plus (VTPP) repair technique.
- To discuss the advantages and postoperative outcomes associated with the VTPP repair.
Main Methods:
- Detailed description of the ventral transabdominal preperitoneal plus (VTPP) surgical procedure.
- Review of patient outcomes and complication profiles following VTPP repair.
Main Results:
- The VTPP repair is presented as a viable extraperitoneal technique for ventral hernias.
- Discussion of the technique's benefits, including potential reductions in postoperative pain and complications.
- Analysis of postoperative outcomes to evaluate the efficacy of the VTPP method.
Conclusions:
- The ventral transabdominal preperitoneal plus (VTPP) repair offers a promising alternative for ventral hernia repair.
- Further evaluation of VTPP repair is warranted to confirm its benefits regarding pain and complication profiles compared to traditional methods.
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