Laparoscopic Treatment of Ventral Hernias
- 1 February 2003
- journal article
- clinical trial
- Published by Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) in Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques
- Vol. 13 (1), 16-19
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00129689-200302000-00004
Abstract
We describe 50 patients who recently underwent laparoscopic surgery. Early results, complications, and follow-up data were collected prospectively. Of 50 patients, 34 had an incisional hernia, whereas 16 had a primary defect. Three trocars were inserted. EndoShears or Ultracision was used for tissue manipulation. The prosthetic mesh used was an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) mesh, inserted through the first trocar and fixed with a helicoidal stapler. Patients were followed-up in the outpatient clinic (mean, 14 months). Every operation was successfully completed, and mean operative time was 103 minutes. There were two small bowel injuries (4%) repaired by minilaparotomy. Postoperative pain was limited. Bowel movements, ambulation, and discharge were prompt. We noted 4 cases of urinary retention (8%), 8 seromas (16%), and 1 prolonged ileus, which resolved on day 5 spontaneously. Mean postoperative stay was 4 days. One patient was readmitted after 4 weeks because of incomplete obstruction, resolved conservatively. There has been only 1 recurrence (2%), 8 months after the operation. The technique appears safe and efficacious.Keywords
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