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ArticleIrish journal of medical science2019

Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair with intraperitoneal onlay mesh-results from a general surgical unit.

Joshua De Marchi, Florin Remus Sferle, Dermot Hehir

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Article in Irish journal of medical science, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Joshua De MarchiDepartment of Surgery, Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore, Republic of Ireland. Joshdemarchi@rcsi.ie.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4314-7785
Florin Remus SferleDepartment of Surgery, Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore, Republic of Ireland.
Dermot HehirDepartment of Surgery, Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore, Republic of Ireland.

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backgroundSymptomatic ventral herniation is a common clinical presentation. The treatment, whether elective or as an emergency, can be difficult and a variety of surgical repairs are utilised. Intraperitoneal onlay mesh (IPOM) involves the placement of a reinforcing prosthesis, usually supported by primary closure of the defect. Intra-abdominal adhesions have been highlighted as a potential complication in utilising this form of mesh placement. Several methods of laparoscopic mesh placement outside of the peritoneal cavity are gaining prominence as potential alternatives to IPOM.

aimsThis study reviews our experience with IPOM in the repair of ventral hernia by a single surgical team.

methodsA prospectively maintained electronic database of all laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (LVHR) performed within the study period was analysed and reported. Follow-up questionnaires were sent to patients to follow long-term outcomes.

resultsOne hundred eight patients underwent LVHR over a 7-year period. Demographics demonstrated an obese patient group (BMI 30.89 ± 4.9 kg/m

conclusionsIPOM for the general surgeon is a relatively safe and effective method of repairing ventral hernias, with a low recurrence rate.

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Surgical MeshAdultAgedElective Surgical ProceduresFemaleHernia, VentralHerniorrhaphyHumansLaparoscopyMaleMiddle AgedObesityProspective StudiesProstheses and ImplantsRecurrenceTreatment OutcomeIntraperitoneal onlay meshLaparoscopyRecurrenceVentral hernia

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