Laparoscopic Repair of Umbilical and Paraumbilical Has the Lowest Rate of Recurrence
INTRODUCTION: No firm consensus currently exists on the best technique for the repair of umbilical and paraumbilical hernia in adults. The role of laparoscopic hernioplasty of umbilical hernia remains controversial,and a recent EAES consensus meeting recommended both open mesh, suture or laparoscopic repair for defects under 3cm.METHODS: A retrospective audit was conducted and identified patients… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair in Orthotopic Liver Transplant Patients
Laparoscopic incisional hernia repair in orthotopic liver transplant patientsJanine N. Pettiford, MD, John Sweeney, MD, Behnoud Berakhim, and Vadim Sherman, MD. Background: The incidence of incisional hernias in orthotopic liver transplant (OLT) patients is approximately 5-17%. Treatment options are often complicated by the patients’ co-morbidities and immunosuppression. The purpose of this study was to assess… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Presentation, Demographics, and Surgical Management of Bochdalek Hernias in Adults.
Background: Bochdalek hernias are congenital diaphragmatic defects that have been well described in the pediatric literature. The first congenital diaphragmatic hernia was described in the 17th century by Lzarus Riverius and first described clinically by Vincent Alexander Bochdalek in 1848. Although treatment has progressed through the use of thoracoscopic repair in 1995 and laparoscopic repair… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Ventral Hernia Repair in Patients with Cirrhosis.
Introduction: Ventral hernias occur in up to 30% of patients with cirrhosis, however, elective repair is usually delayed until the onset of symptoms and is reserved for low risk patients. Hernia complications such as incarceration are usually treated with an open approach. Refinement of laparoscopic techniques has resulted in decreased morbidity in ventral hernia repairs… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair: An Eight Year Experience
Introduction: Mandatory repair of paraesophageal hernias is no longer standard of care with a reported risk of strangulation of 1% per year. Methods of repair vary with regard to surgical approach and technique. We report our experience with laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair, using a variety of techniques for repair based on patient comorbidities, age, crural… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Preoperative Pain Does Not Predict Postoperative Pain in Inguinal and Ventral Hernia Repair
.Introduction: Chronic pain is the most common complication following hernia repair. Thus far, the presence of preoperative pain has been of unclear significance as a predictor of postoperative pain. Methods: A query of the International Hernia Mesh Registry was performed to include all inguinal and ventral hernia repairs within the registry. Patients with preoperative pain… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Laparoscopic Management of Spigelian Hernias
Spigelian Hernias were first described by Josef Klinkosch in 1764 and named after Adriaan von Spieghel the Flemish anatomist who was the first to describe the linea semilunaris. Spigelian Hernias are the most common of the lateral ventral hernias but only account for 1%-2% of all hernias. These hernias most commonly present between the 4th… Continue Reading
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Laparoscopic Grynfeltt Hernia Repair
BACKGROUNDLumbar hernias are rare. Laparoscopic lumbar hernia repair was first described in 1996 by Burick and Parascandola. In 2005, the first publication comparing open versus laparoscopic lumbar hernia repair was published by Moreno-Egea of Spain. Various techniques have been described during this time period. Given their posterior nature and relationship to critical vascular, neurological and… Continue Reading
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Experience with the Gore Absorbable Plug in Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Intro: Laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal hernia repair (TAPP) has traditionally used permanent mesh. Goretex absorbable mesh is an FDA approved synthetic absorbable material approved for use as a tissue reenforcement strategy that resorbs in 2-3 months.Study Design: Retrospective review of prospectively collected data from a single surgeon experience using laparoscopic TAPP repairs in selected patients. Laparoscopic… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Prospective Randomized Double Blind Placebo Controlled Trial of Postoperative Elastomeric Pain Pump Devices Following Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair.
Introduction: The laparoscopic repair of ventral hernias can result in significant postoperative pain resulting in prolonged length of hospital stay, increased narcotic utilization, and patient dissatisfaction. Elastomeric pain pump devices with local analgesics may result in a significant reduction in postoperative discomfort after laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. We evaluated the effect of continuous infusion of… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Laparoscopic Total Extraperitoneal Repair in Recurrent Inguinal Hernias: Comparing Outcome with Primary Hernia Repair in 937 Patients
Objective- To study the outcome and morbidity parameters of total extraperitoneal (TEP) repair in patients with recurrent inguinal hernia and assess as how they are different from the primary inguinal hernia repair. Patients & Methods- A retrospective analysis was carried out over a three-year period in 937 patients in whom TEP was done. The recurrence… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Podium Presentations
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Laparoscopic Repair of Posterolateral Traumatic Lumbar Hernia, \”it\’s Worth the Wait!\”
Introduction: Posterolateral traumatic lumbar hernias are an uncommon problem. These defects may not be recognized initially, or may develop in a delayed fashion. Immediate and delayed repair have been described. We describe two cases of delayed laparoscopic repair of traumatic posterolateral abdominal wall hernias identified at the time of initial injury.Case 1: A 22 year-old… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Prospective Randomized Comparison of Conventional Lictenstein Versus Self-Adhesive Mesh Repair for Inguinal Hernia.
Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most common procedures performed during surgical practice. New methods and materials are introduced for a better outcome for this procedure as well as a better quality of life and postoperative period. This study compares conventional Lichtenstein hernia repair with sutureless self-adhesive mesh repair in terms of operative time,… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Minimally Invasive Tension Free Repair of Epigastric Hernias with Diastasis Recti
Abstract Background Repair of ventral epigastric hernias with diastasis recti can be a challenging problem because it may require a large incision thereby leaving a visible scar in the upper abdomen. This scar may not be cosmetically acceptable to the patient. This large scar line is in a highly visible position of the upper abdomen… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Is Prophylactic Laparoscopic Total Extraperitoneal Inguinal Hernia Repair on Contralateral Side Justified: A Comparative Study of Bilateral to Unilateral Repair in 1754 Hernias
Objective- To study the outcome and morbidity parameters of total extraperitoneal (TEP) repair in patients with recurrent inguinal hernia and assess as how they are different from the primary inguinal hernia repair. Patients & Methods- A retrospective analysis was carried out over a three-year period in 937 patients in whom TEP was done. The recurrence… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias