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Comparative Study
. 2005 Apr-Jun;9(2):189-95.

Results of laparoscopic versus open abdominal and incisional hernia repair

Stefano Olmi  1 , Stefano Magnone, Luigi Erba, Aimone Bertolini, Enrico Croce
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Comparative Study

Results of laparoscopic versus open abdominal and incisional hernia repair

Stefano Olmi et al. JSLS. 2005 Apr-Jun.

Abstract

Background: Incisional hernia is a frequent complication of abdominal surgery. The object of this study was to confirm the safety, efficacy, and feasibility of laparoscopic treatment of abdominal wall defects.

Methods: Fifty consecutive laparoscopic abdominal and incisional hernia repairs from September 2001 to May 2003 were compared with 50 open anterior repairs.

Results: The 2 groups were not different for age, body mass index, or American Society of Anaesthesiologists scores. Mean operative time was 59 minutes for the laparoscopic group, 164.5 minutes for the open group. Mean hernia diameter was 10.6 cm for the laparoscopic group, 10.5 cm for the open group. Mean length of stay was 2.1 days for the laparoscopic group, 8.1 days for the open group. Complications occurred in 16% of the laparoscopic and 50% of open group. Median follow-up was 9.0 months for the laparoscopic group, 24.5 months for the open group. Recurrence rates were 2% for laparoscopic group and 0% for the open group.

Conclusion: Results for laparoscopic abdominal and incisional hernia repair seem to be superior to results for open repair in terms of operative time, length of stay, wound infection, major complications, and overall hospital reimbursement.

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Figures

Figure 1.
Figure 1.
Trocar positions in relation to incisional hernia site.
Figure 2.
Figure 2.
Mesh (Parietex Composite mesh, Sofradim, France).
Figure 3.
Figure 3.
Laparoscopic view of mesh with double ring of tacks.
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