Introduction
Different randomized studies have demonstrated the need to use a prosthesis in the repair of a hiatal hernia. Recurrence rates drop dramatically when a mesh is applied. However there is still controversy regarding what prosthesis should be used and how to place it .
Methods
From January 2001 to September 2014, all patients having hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux disease that underwent laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair with porcine-bowel submucosa mesh (Biodes
We have experienced 21 cases of laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (LVHR) since its introduction to our hospital in October 2011. These cases included 7 male and 14 female patients, and their average age and average BMI were 72-years-old (range: 35 – 87 years) and 25.9 (range: 17.4 – 39.7), respectively. We have used several types of mesh, i.e., C-QUR Edge for 8 patients, ProLiteULTRA for 1 patient (with suprapubic hernia that developed concomitant with direct inguinal hernia, for which the mesh
Objective: Totally transabdominal extraperitoneal (TEP) repair and transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair are two techniques used for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (LIHR). LIHR has been associated with decreased length of stay, return to normal activity, and postoperative complications when compared to its open counterpart. Complications of LIHR are well documented; however, the development of pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema are rarely reported. These potenti
Introduction. Many articles have shown that laparoscopic repair of ventral hernia is preferred over open repair.
The aim of the study was to compare different types of mesh and fixation methods for laparoscopic incisional ventral hernia repair.
Methods and procedures. Prospective randomized controlled study was conducted from 2008 to 2013. Total enrollement was 63 patients (men – 24, women – 39) with a mean age of 45.9 ± 10.6 (22–72). They were prospectively randomized into two arms: arm I inc
Introduction
Abdominal wall tumors are a rare soft tissue tumor known to occur in the abdominal wall musculature. Such types of tumors include desmoid tumors with low risk of metastasis, but high local recurrence; and soft tissue sarcomas which have varying degrees of aggression. The current standard for treatment involves surgical resection with negative margins. As a result, many patients are left with large muscular defects and high risk for herniation. The transversus abdominis muscle relea