Abstract
PURPOSE: Recurrence rate and the perioperative outcome evaluation through laparoscopic approach for ventral (primary and incisional) hernia repair. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective evaluation of a series of patients treated through a minimally invasive approach for ventral hernia was performed. A standardized surgical technique was adopted. All the patients were evaluated through a clinical follow-up. RESULTS: From July 2004 to June 2011, 150 videolaparoscopic ventral hernia repairs were performed. The median follow-up was 40 months. One hernia recurrence (0.7%) was detected after 55 months. The intraoperative and postoperative complication rate was 2.6% (1 conversion to open surgery) and 5.3%, respectively. Chronic pain nonresponsive to drug was registered in 2 patients (1.3%). CONCLUSIONS: The videolaparoscopic approach to ventral hernia repair is a safe technique that can guarantee a low recurrence rate; moreover, if it is performed in an experienced laparoscopic surgical center, it can be a valid alternative to the traditional open approach.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 168-172 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Keywords
- incisional hernia
- laparoscopy
- morbidity
- recurrence
- repair
- ventral hernia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Medicine(all)