Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair

Abstract

Laparoscopic repair of ventral hernia can be done with advanced training. We present a case report with intraoperative photographs and description of the surgical technique.

Recurrence after laparoscopic ventral hernia repair

“…The higher rate of infection reported in open series is most likely due to the extensive subcutaneous dissection, flap creation, and prolonged exposure of the mesh to skin flora, none of which are required in the laparoscopic approach. Moreover, the routine placement of percutaneous drains in the open procedure has been associated with an increased infection rate [18,20].…”

Laparoscopic treatment vs open surgery in the solution of major incisional and abdominal wall hernias with mesh

“…The obligatory placing of aspiration drainages prolongs the postoperative phase and increases the risks of mesh infection [11,12]. Postoperative pain and immobilization are required in major abdominal wall repairs using open surgery, regardless of the surgical technique used.…”

Minimally invasive incisional herniorrhaphy: a review of 208 cases

“…Mesh repair of noninguinal abdominal hernia has been superior to suture repair in randomized trials [2,18]. Overall, there has been a move to repair most incisional hernias with prosthetic mesh [19].The minimally invasive approach to incisional herniorrhaphy was first described in the mid-1990s [17,24]. This technique typically involves the intraperitoneal (subfascial) placement of prosthetic mesh to repair the defect.…”

“…The minimally invasive approach to incisional herniorrhaphy was first described in the mid-1990s [17,24]. This technique typically involves the intraperitoneal (subfascial) placement of prosthetic mesh to repair the defect.…”