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Bhatia M, Vijayan S, Al-Maliki D, Azir E, El-Hasanii S. Hybrid Technique for Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair: Description and Early Results. Cureus 2024; 16:e62882. [PMID: 39040731 PMCID: PMC11262757 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.62882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024] Open
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Objective Ventral hernia repair is a widely practiced surgical procedure worldwide. The objective of this paper is to evaluate and analyze the results of a hybrid approach for treating ventral hernias. Methods All patients with clinically and radiologically proven ventral hernia underwent hybrid laparoscopic ventral hernia repair at Princess Royal University Hospital, London, United Kingdom using a retrospective approach with the same surgical team. Large defects >10 cm, inguinal hernia, para-stomal hernia, incarcerated patients, and spigelian hernia were excluded. We utilized the laparoscopic approach for the dissection and isolation of the sac and used the port site for the delivery of mesh into the abdominal cavity. Results Our study comprises 67 patients, with 39 males (58.2%) and 28 females (41.8%). The median age in our study group was 41 years (range: 18-65 years). The median BMI was 38 kg/m2 (range: 24-52 kg/m2). The majority of the cases were umbilical or paraumbilical hernias (n = 46). The median defect size in our study was 5.4 cm (range: 2-10 cm). The median operative time was 67 minutes. We have not encountered any recurrences in this group. Conclusion This hybrid approach combines the advantages of both the open and laparoscopic approaches.
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- Mohit Bhatia
- Surgery, Princess Royal University Hospital, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, GBR
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- General Surgery, Princess Royal University Hospital, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, GBR
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- Surgery, Princess Royal University Hospital, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, GBR
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- Surgery, Princess Royal University Hospital, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, GBR
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- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Princess Royal University Hospital, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, GBR
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Harji D, Thomas C, Antoniou S, Chandraratan H, Griffiths B, Heniford BT, Horgan L, Koeckerling F, Lopez-Cano M, Massey L, Miserez M, Montgomery A, Muysoms F, Poulose B, Reinpold W, Smart N. Protocol to develop a core outcome set in incisional hernia surgery: the HarMoNY Project. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e059463. [PMID: 36600359 PMCID: PMC9730390 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-059463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Incisional hernia has an incidence of up to 20% following laparotomy and is associated with significant morbidity and impairment of quality of life. A variety of surgical strategies including techniques and mesh types are available to manage patients with incisional hernia. Previous works have reported significant heterogeneity in outcome reporting for abdominal wall herniae, including ventral and inguinal hernia. This is coupled with under-reporting of important clinical and patient-reported outcomes. The lack of standardisation in outcome reporting contributes to reporting bias, hinders evidence synthesis and adequate data comparison between studies. This project aims to develop a core outcome set (COS) of clinically important, patient-oriented outcomes to be used to guide reporting of future research in incisional hernia. METHODS This project has been designed as an international, multicentre, mixed-methods project. Phase I will be a systematic review of current literature to examine the current clinical and patient-reported outcomes for incisional hernia and abdominal wall reconstruction. Phase II will identify the outcomes of importance to all key stakeholders through in depth qualitative interviews. Phase III will achieve consensus on outcomes of most importance and for inclusion into a COS through a Delphi process. Phase IV will achieve consensus on the outcomes that should be included in a final COS. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The adoption of this COS into clinical and academic practice will be endorsed by the American, British and European Hernia Societies. Its utilisation in future clinical research will enable appropriate data synthesis and comparison and will enable better clinical interpretation and application of the current evidence base. This study has been registered with the Core Outcome Measures in Effectiveness Trials initiative. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42018090084.
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- Deena Harji
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- General Surgery, Notra Dame University, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia
- 162 Cambridge St, Obesity Surgery WA, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, North Shields, UK
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- Colorectal Surgery, Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, Exeter, UK
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- University Hospital Gasthuisberg, Leuven, Belgium
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- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, Exeter, UK
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Liu Z, Wei N, Tang R. Functionalized Strategies and Mechanisms of the Emerging Mesh for Abdominal Wall Repair and Regeneration. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2021; 7:2064-2082. [PMID: 33856203 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c00118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Meshes have been the overwhelmingly popular choice for the repair of abdominal wall defects to retrieve the bodily integrity of musculofascial layer. Broadly, they are classified into synthetic, biological and composite mesh based on their mechanical and biocompatible features. With the development of anatomical repair techniques and the increasing requirements of constructive remodeling, however, none of these options satisfactorily manages the conditional repair. In both preclinical and clinical studies, materials/agents equipped with distinct functions have been characterized and applied to improve mesh-aided repair, with the importance of mesh functionalization being highlighted. However, limited information exists on systemic comparisons of the underlying mechanisms with respect to functionalized strategies, which are fundamental throughout repair and regeneration. Herein, we address this topic and summarize the current literature by subdividing common functions of the mesh into biomechanics-matched, macrophage-mediated, integration-enhanced, anti-infective and antiadhesive characteristics for a comprehensive overview. In particular, we elaborate their effects separately with respect to host response and integration and discuss their respective advances, challenges and future directions toward a clinical alternative. From the vastly different approaches, we provide insight into the mechanisms involved and offer suggestions for personalized modifications of these emerging meshes.
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- Zhengni Liu
- Department of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, TongJi University, 150 Ji Mo Road, Shanghai 200120, PR China
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- Department of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, TongJi University, 150 Ji Mo Road, Shanghai 200120, PR China
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- Department of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, TongJi University, 150 Ji Mo Road, Shanghai 200120, PR China
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Sıkar HE, Çetin K. Laparoscopic repair of lateral sided trocar site hernias. Turk J Surg 2020; 36:278-283. [PMID: 33778383 DOI: 10.47717/turkjsurg.2020.4447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2020] [Accepted: 02/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Objectives Repair of trocar site hernia (TSH) has been mentioned in a limited number of studies. Trocar site hernias are mostly located in the umbilical region with a small size. Laparoscopic repair could be a choice due to the appearance of large defects and requirement of mesh repair for lateral sided TSH. We aimed to share our experience with laparoscopic repair of lateral sided trocar site hernia (LRTSH) with a long term follow up. Material and Methods Twenty-three patients who underwent LRTSH between March 2013 and July 2015 were included in our study. Four edges of the mesh were fixed with pre-tied 2/0 polypropylene suture for 9 patients initially (Group 1). Unexpected complication of chronic pain in 3 patients led us to revise our method and we avoided to position the mesh with transabdominal sutures for the rest of the patients (Group 2). Results Nineteen (82.6%) female and 4 (17.4%) male patients, with a mean age of 50.9 years underwent laparoscopic repair. Following the revision and avoiding transabdominal sutures to position the mesh, no complaint of chronic pain was observed, and the difference was statistically significant between the groups (p<0.05). Conclusion Previous laparoscopic surgery indicates the lack of obstacle in laparoscopic repair of TSH, and LRTSH can be considered as first option in treatment. Shorter mean operative time in obese patients and lack of recurrence in our series support this view. Using transabdominal sutures should be avoided to prevent chronic pain in LRTSH.
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- Hasan Ediz Sıkar
- Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training And Research Hospital, General Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training And Research Hospital, General Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey
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Pawlak M, Newman M, de Beaux AC, Tulloh B. The darn technique for small (< 2 cm diameter) midline hernias. Hernia 2020; 25:625-630. [PMID: 32876796 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-020-02283-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE Primary midline hernias arising in the linea alba are common. While mesh repair has been shown to reduce recurrence rates even in small hernias, many surgeons still use a suture repair for defects of less than 2 cm. The recent European and Americas Hernia Societies Guidelines recommended suture repair only for hernias smaller than 1 cm. A suture repair implies edge-to-edge or overlapping fascial margins, which necessarily involves tension on the repair. A darn is a tension-free repair where, in effect, a "mesh" is hand-woven across the defect in situ. METHODS The darn repair is a modification of the darn techniques for inguinal hernia repair. Eligible patients undergoing this repair at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh between 1 January 2008 and 31 December 2017 were identified from a prospective computer-based medical record system and their case notes reviewed. Inclusion criteria were adult patients with a primary midline abdominal wall defect smaller than 2 cm in the widest diameter of the hernia defect measured intra-operatively. Patients were followed up by telephone in 2019. Those who reported possible recurrence or other symptoms in the region of their hernia repair were reviewed in the outpatient clinic. RESULTS 47 suture-darn repairs were undertaken over the 10-year period. Fifteen of the darn repair operations (32%) were performed under local anaesthesia. Forty-one patients were followed up with a mean of 80 ± 35 and median of 87 months after surgery. Six patients (13%) were lost to follow-up. Recurrence was found in two cases (5%) and one patient has since been diagnosed with a new epigastric hernia some 5 cm cranial to the previous repair. CONCLUSIONS The darn repair for small primary midline hernias is quick and inexpensive with promising long-term results. It can be performed under local anaesthesia. It can serve as an alternative to mesh repair for defects less than 2 cm in maximum dimension.
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- M Pawlak
- North Devon Comperhensive Hernia Centre, North Devon District Hospital, Barnstaple, UK.
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- Upper GI Surgery Department, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Upper GI Surgery Department, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Upper GI Surgery Department, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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Pawlak M, Tulloh B, de Beaux A. Current trends in hernia surgery in NHS England. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2020; 102:25-27. [PMID: 31418302 PMCID: PMC6937612 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2019.0118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Mesh is recommended for the repair of most hernias when prevention of recurrence is the primary endpoint. However, mesh may be associated with increased complications for the patient. The aim of this study was to quantify the use of mesh for abdominal wall hernia surgery in NHS England in recent years. MATERIALS AND METHODS The NHS Digital Secondary Uses Service database for 2016/17 and 2017/18 was interrogated for numbers of patient undergoing elective primary hernia surgery. Using the specific hernia code inguinal (T201-9), umbilical (T241-9), incisional (T251-9) and other abdominal wall hernia (T271-9), the use of mesh or suture repair was determined. Recurrent and emergency hernia surgery were excluded. All data were provided by NHS RightCare. RESULTS There are almost 100,000 hernia repairs performed annually in NHS England. For every four hernias, three are repaired with mesh. The percentage repaired by mesh varies by hernia type. Mesh repairs in inguinal, umbilical and incisional hernias accounted for 95%, 50% and 82%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Mesh repair for all hernia types is more common than suture repair. However, for umbilical and other abdominal wall hernias, a significant proportion are repaired without the use of mesh.
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- M Pawlak
- General Surgery, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- General Surgery, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- General Surgery, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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Minimally invasive techniques and indocyanine angiography in anterior abdominal wall reconstruction after multiple laparotomies. Wideochir Inne Tech Maloinwazyjne 2018; 13:412-416. [PMID: 30302157 PMCID: PMC6174172 DOI: 10.5114/wiitm.2018.75999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2017] [Accepted: 03/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Anterior abdominal wall reconstruction surgery in patients who have undergone multiple laparotomies is associated with a high risk of complications. For this reason, minimally invasive surgery techniques are used to avoid abdominal compartment syndrome, to enhance wound healing and to reduce postoperative pain and blood loss. This paper presents a case of a patient who was admitted to the Department of General Surgery in Puck Hospital as a result of extensive anterior abdominal wall deformation with an end descending colostomy. A single-stage procedure was performed: specifically, digestive tract reconstruction followed by anterior abdominal wall reconstruction using intraoperative angiography of indocyanine green in infrared light.
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Ethnicity-related differences in inguinal canal dimensions between African and Caucasian populations and their potential impact on the mesh size for open and laparoscopic groin hernia repair in low-resource countries in Africa. Wideochir Inne Tech Maloinwazyjne 2018; 13:74-81. [PMID: 29643962 PMCID: PMC5890843 DOI: 10.5114/wiitm.2018.72579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2017] [Accepted: 10/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Introduction Access to surgery in Africa is significantly limited. Treatment outcomes in Africa differ significantly compared to those achieved in Europe or the US. Therefore, to popularise tension-free repair, it is essential to determine the economically justified mesh size for the African population. Aim To conduct anthropometric evaluation of the inguinal canal in African and European patients to determine its potential consequences for the mesh size for open and laparoscopic hernia repair. Material and methods The measurements were made in 44 adult males in Africa (group I) and were compared to measurements in 45 consecutive Caucasian males (group II). The mean age of patients was respectively 48.3 and 51.2 years. Results There was no statistically significant difference in the internal ring diameter between groups (2.2 vs. 2.1 cm; p = 0.58). The distance between the pubic tubercle and the inferomedial border of the internal inguinal ring was significantly shorter in group I (3.8 vs. 5.1 cm; p < 0.001). A similar difference was found in the length of transverse arch aponeurosis (2.9 vs. 4.0 cm; p < 0.001). The distance between the pubic tubercle and anterior superior iliac spine in group I was approximately 2 cm shorter on each side (10.0 vs. 11.8 cm; p < 0.001). Conclusions The anatomical differences in inguinal dimensions between Central African and European populations support the potential need to adjust the standard size of synthetic mesh used for hernia repair to the needs of local populations. The significantly smaller dimensions of the inguinal canal in African males may allow the use of smaller meshes.
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Tchernev G, Chokoeva A, Lotti J, França K, Lotti T. Ventral Abdominal Hernia. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2017; 5:694-695. [PMID: 28932317 PMCID: PMC5591606 DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2017.154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2017] [Revised: 06/25/2017] [Accepted: 06/26/2017] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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A 63-year-old Caucasian female patient presented with redness of the both foot and lower legs, as well as edema of the left lower leg, accompanied by subjective complaints of burning. Fever was not reported. Well-circumscribed oval shaped tumor formation was revealed also on the abdominal wall, with hyperpigmented and depigmented areas on its ulcerated surface, measuring approximately 10/10cm in diameter, with soft-elastic texture on palpation. The lesion occurred in 2011, according to the patient’s history. No subjective complaints were reported in association. The performed ultrasonography revealed intestinal loops in the hernial sac, without incarceration. The diagnosis of ventral abdominal hernia without mechanical ileus was made. The patient was referred for planned surgical procedure, because of her refusal on this stage. The clinical manifestation of the tumor formation on the abdominal wall, required wide spectrum of differential diagnosis, including aneurysm of the abdominal aorta, abdominal tumor, subcutaneous tumor or metastasis or hernia. In the presented cases, the abdominal wall mass was a sporadic clinical finding in the framework of the total-body skin examination in patient with erysipelas. The lack of subjective symptoms, as well as the reported history for hysterectomy and previously abscessus were not enough indicative symptoms for the correct diagnosis. The diagnosis of non-complicated hernia was made via ultrasonography, while the clinical differentiation between hernia and other life-threatening conditions as aneurysms or tumor was not possible.
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- Georgi Tchernev
- Medical Institute of Ministry of Interior (MVR) Sofia, Department of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, General Skobelev 79, 1606 Sofia, Bulgaria.,Onkoderma - Policlinic for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Onkoderma - Policlinic for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Nuclear, Subnuclear and Radiation Physics, University of Rome "G. Marconi", Rome, Italy
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- Institute for Bioethics & Health Policy; Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery; Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine - Miami, FL, USA
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Laparoscopic repair of large suprapubic hernias. Wideochir Inne Tech Maloinwazyjne 2017; 12:245-250. [PMID: 29062444 PMCID: PMC5649499 DOI: 10.5114/wiitm.2017.68794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2017] [Accepted: 05/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Suprapubic hernia is the term to describe ventral hernias located less than 4 cm above the pubic arch in the midline. Hernias with an upper margin above the arcuate line encounter technical difficulties, and the differences in repair methods forced us to define them as large suprapubic hernias. AIM To present our experience with laparoscopic repair of large suprapubic hernias that allows adequate mesh overlap. MATERIAL AND METHODS Nineteen patients with suprapubic incisional hernias who underwent laparoscopic repair between May 2013 and January 2015 were included in the study. Patients with laparoscopic extraperitoneal repair who had a suprapubic hernia with an upper margin below the arcuate line were excluded. RESULTS Two men and 17 women, with a mean age of 58.2, underwent laparoscopic repair. Most of the incisions were midline vertical (13/68.4%). Twelve (63.1%) of the patients had previous incisional hernia repair (PIHR group); the mean number of previous incisional hernia repair was 1.4. Mean defect size of the PIHR group was higher than in patients without previous repair - 107.3 cm2 vs. 50.9 cm2 (p < 0.05). Mean operating time of the PIHR group was higher than in patients without repair - 126 min vs. 77.9 min (p < 0.05). Although all complications occurred in the PIHR group, there was no statistically significant difference. CONCLUSIONS Laparoscopic repair of large suprapubic hernias can be considered as the first option in treatment. The low recurrence rates reported in the literature and the lack of recurrence, as observed in our study, support this view.
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Stetsko T, Bury K, Lubowiecka I, Szymczak C, Tomaszewska A, Śmietański M. Safety and efficacy of a Ventralight ST echo ps implant for a laparoscopic ventral hernia repair - a prospective cohort study with a one-year follow-up. POLISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY 2017; 88:7-14. [PMID: 27096768 DOI: 10.1515/pjs-2016-0020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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UNLABELLED Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair has become popular technique. Every year, companies are introducing new products Thus, every mesh prior to introduction in clinical settings should be tested with a dedicated tacker to discover the proper fixation algorithm. The aim of the study was to assess the safety and efficacy of the Ventralight ST implant with an ECHO positioning system and a dedicated fixation device, the SorbaFix stapler, in a prospective cohort of patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study was a prospective single centre cohort study with a one-year followup period. Fifty-two patients received operations for a ventral hernia using a laparoscopic IPOM mesh - Ventralight ST ECHO PS. The size of the mesh and the fixation method were based on mathematical considerations. A recurrence of the hernia and pain after 1, 2 and 12 months were assessed as the primary endpoints. RESULTS Two recurrences were noted, one in parastomal and one in a large incisional hernia. Pain was observed in 22 patients (41%) and mostly disappeared after 3 months (7%). The intensity of pain was low (VAS <2). However, 2 patients still experienced severe pain (VAS>6) until the end of the study. CONCLUSION The Ventralight ST Echo PS implant fixed with a Sorbafix stapler is a valuable and safe option for a laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. In our opinion, the implant could be used in all patients due to the hernia ring diameter. According to the mathematical models and clinical practice, we do not recommend this implant in orifices with a width larger than 10 cm.
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Substantial variation among hernia experts in the decision for treatment of patients with incisional hernia: a descriptive study on agreement. Hernia 2016; 21:271-278. [DOI: 10.1007/s10029-016-1562-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2016] [Accepted: 11/25/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Rabiu AR, Tan LC. A complication to remember: stitch sinus following laparoscopic umbilical hernia repair. J Surg Case Rep 2016; 2016:rjw145. [PMID: 27572679 PMCID: PMC5002972 DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjw145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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This report describes a diagnostic dilemma and what we believe to be a previously unreported case of a stitch sinus caused by the presence of a non-absorbable centring suture used during laparoscopic mesh repair of an umbilical hernia. Successful treatment was achieved through umbilical excision and removal of the offending suture; the patient's recovery thereafter was uneventful. Surgeons should be aware of this complication when consenting patients and should consider the use of absorbable sutures to minimize such risk in similar procedures. In addition, clinicians may add this to their list of differential diagnoses in a patient presenting with pain, discharge or what appears to be a recurrence of their hernia following laparoscopic mesh repair of an umbilical hernia.
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- Abdul-Rasheed Rabiu
- General Surgery Department, University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, Coventry, UK
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- General Surgery Department, University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, Coventry, UK
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Hellinger A, Wotzlaw F, Fackeldey V, Pistorius G, Zdichavsky M, Jünemann R, Buia A. Development of an open prospective observational multicentre cohort study to determine the impact of standardization of laparoscopic intraperitoneal onlay mesh repair (IPOM) for incisional hernia on clinical outcome and quality of life (LIPOM-Trial). Contemp Clin Trials Commun 2016; 4:118-123. [PMID: 29736474 PMCID: PMC5935894 DOI: 10.1016/j.conctc.2016.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2016] [Revised: 07/05/2016] [Accepted: 08/09/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background Incisional hernias are one of the most frequent complications in abdominal surgery. Laparoscopic repair has been widely used since its first description but has not been standardized. A panel of hernia experts with expertise on the subject “incisional hernia” was established to review existing literature and define a standard approach to laparoscopic IPOM-repair for incisional hernia. All involved surgeons agreed to perform further IPOM-repairs of incisional hernia according to the protocol. Methods/design This article summarizes the development of an open prospective observational multicentre cohort study to analyse the impact of a standardization of laparoscopic IPOM-repair for incisional hernia on clinical outcome and quality of life (health care research study). Discussion Our literature search found that there is a lack of standardization in the surgical approach to incisional hernia and the use of medical devices. The possibility of different surgical techniques, various meshes and a variety of mesh fixation techniques means that the results on outcome after incisional hernia repair are often not comparable between different studies. We believe there is a need for standardization of the surgical procedure and the use of medical devices in order to make the results more comparable and eliminate confounding factors in interpreting the results of surgical hernia repair. This approach, in our view, will also illustrate the influence of the operative technique on the general quality of surgical treatment of incisional hernias better than a “highly selective” study and will indicate the “reality” of surgical treatment not only in specialist centres. Trial registration The LIPOM-trial is registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov, with identifier: NCT02089958.
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Key Words
- ASA, American Society of Anesthesiologists
- CCS, Carolina Comfort Scale
- CDC, Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- Clinical outcome
- DSMB, Data safety Management Board
- EHS, European Hernia Society
- HP, Hernia Panel
- IDEAL, Idea Development, Exploration, Assessment, Long-term Follow-up
- IPOM, Intraperitoneal onlay mesh augmentation
- LIPOM, Laparoscopic intraperitoneal onlay mesh augmentation
- LIPOM-Trial
- Laparoscopic incisional hernia repair
- NRS, Numerical Rating Scale
- Prospective observational multicentre cohort trial
- Quality of life
- TM, Trade mark
- W, Width
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- A Hellinger
- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Klinikum Fulda, Universitätsmedizin Marburg - Campus Fulda, Fulda, Germany
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Klinikum Fulda, Universitätsmedizin Marburg - Campus Fulda, Fulda, Germany
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- Department of General, Vascular and Visceral Surgery, Klinik Kitzinger Land, Kitzingen, Germany
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- Department of General, Thoracic and Visceral Surgery, Sozialstiftung Bamberg, Bamberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- StatConsult, Gesellschaft für klinische und Versorgungsforschung mbH, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, St. Elisabethen-Krankenhaus, Frankfurt a. M., Germany
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Mitura K, Skolimowska-Rzewuska M, Garnysz K. Outcomes of bridging versus mesh augmentation in laparoscopic repair of small and medium midline ventral hernias. Surg Endosc 2016; 31:382-388. [PMID: 27287902 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-016-4984-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2015] [Accepted: 05/09/2016] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Bridging of the hernia defect in laparoscopic repair (sIPOM) technique does not fully restore the abdominal wall function. Closure of hernia defect in IPOM-plus technique leads to the restoration of abdominal wall function and improved long-term treatment outcomes. Against the expectations, the studies confirm the formation of intraabdominal adhesions to the mesh. Regardless of the above, the search of the proper technique for mesh implantation and fixation is still ongoing. There have also been attempts to identify groups of patients who may still benefit from IPOM procedure. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients with midline abdominal wall hernias up to 10 cm wide were enrolled in the study except for subxiphoid and suprapubic hernias. Between 2011 and 2014 we performed 82 hernia repairs using the laparoscopic technique with Physiomesh. Patients were divided into sIPOM and IPOM-plus groups. The study included 44M and 38F patients aged 27-84 years. After 12-months and again in August 2015 a survey was posted to all patients with questions regarding potential recurrence. RESULTS After 12 months, eight patients (20 %) in sIPOM group reported subjectively perceived recurrence and none in IPOM-plus group (p = 0.002). Six patients (14.3 %) in sIPOM group reported suspected recurrence, as compared to three patients (7.1 %) in IPOM-plus group (p = 0.13). These patients were invited for a follow-up physical examination and sonography. Eventually, four cases of hernia recurrence were confirmed in sIPOM group (10 %) and none in IPOM-plus group (p = 0.018). Other patients presented with mesh bulging. CONCLUSIONS Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair is generally safe and is associated with the low recurrence rate. Closure of fascial defects before mesh insertion offers better treatment outcomes. Non-closure of fascial defects with only bridging of the hernia defect (sIPOM) causes more frequent recurrence and bulging. As a result, patient satisfaction with treatment is lower, and they are concerned about hernia recurrence.
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Affiliation(s)
- Kryspin Mitura
- Department of General Surgery, Siedlce Hospital, ul. Starowiejska 15, 08-110, Siedlce, Poland. .,Panmed, Błonie 8, 08-110, Siedlce, Poland.
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- Department of General Surgery, Siedlce Hospital, ul. Starowiejska 15, 08-110, Siedlce, Poland
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Mitura K. Different approach to laparoscopic IPOM ventral hernia surgery –what has the last decade taught us? POLISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY 2016; 88:54-61. [DOI: 10.1515/pjs-2016-0028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2015] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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