Prospective Evaluation of the Economic Benefit of Laparoscopic Transabdominal Pre-peritoneal (TAPP) Hernia Repair in the Detection of Occult Bilateral Inguinal Hernias
A Patel, MD MRCS, D Vandellen, MD FRCS, M S Wadley, MD FRCS. Department of Surgery, Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Worcester, UK INTRODUCTION: The aim of our study was to determine the incidence and the potential economic benefit of the detection of occult bilateral hernias during laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. In the UK many authorities… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Predictors of Poor Outcomes in Functionally Dependent Patients Undergoing Elective Ventral Hernia Repair
Drew Reynolds, MD, Daniel Davenport, PhD, J. Scott Roth, MD. University of Kentucky INTRODUCTION:Pre-operative functional health status has previously been shown to affect outcomes following ventral hernia repair. As the patient population ages, there is an associated increase in comorbidities and concomitant decrease in patients’ autonomy. Within the ACS NSQIP database, progressive lack of… Continue Reading
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- Posters of Distinction
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Post-supradrenalectomy diaphragmatic hernia with colonic occlusion: A laparoscopic repair
Ramon Vilallonga, PhD, Enric Caubet, PhD, Oscar Gonzalez, PhD, Jose Manuel Fort, PhD, Manuel Armengol. Universitary Hospital Vall d'Hebron. Barcelona. Background: The diaphragmatic hernia is defined as the passage of visceral structures through a defect in the diaphragm wall. The acquired, may be secondary to penetrating abdominal trauma or iatrogenic causes after surgery. Method:… Continue Reading
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- Video Loop Presentations
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Patterns of Deterioration and Improvement in Abdominal Wall Function After Ventral Incisional Hernia Repair: Results of a Prospective Study
Ross F Goldberg, MD, Armando Rosales-velderrain, MD, Tatyan M Clarke, MD, Michael Parker, MD, Madi Dinkins, Mauricia A Buchanan, RN, John A Stauffer, MD, Horacio J Asbun, MD FACS, C Daniel Smith, MD FACS, Steven P Bowers, MD FACS. Mayo Clinic - Florida Introduction:Using our previously validated and reported abdominal wall strength score (AWSS),… Continue Reading
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- Posters of Distinction
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Pattern of Recurrence, Readmission and Wound Infection Following Emergent Ventral Hernia Repair
Tolutope O Oyasiji, MD MRCS, Scott W Helton, MD FACS. Department of Surgery, Hospital of Saint Raphael, New Haven, CT 06511 Introduction: The study aims to investigate if surgical technique, wound contamination or interaction between both are predictive of adverse outcomes following emergent ventral hernia repair. We hypothesize that patients repaired with permanent mesh… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Parastomal Hernia Repair: Laparoscopic Modified Sugarbaker Technique Results in Superior Recurrence Rate
Asma Asif, BS, Melissa Ruiz, MD, Amy Yetasook, BS, Joann Carbray, BA, Woody Denham, MD, John Linn, MD, Michael B Ujiki, MD. NorthShore University Health System Background: Parastomal hernia (PH) is a frequent complication of stoma formation, occurring in 35%-50% of patients. Recurrence after repair is common, ranging from 24% to 54% of cases.… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Parastomal Hernia After Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection Can Be Prevented By Creating End Sigmoid Colostomy Through the Extraperitoneal Route
Madoka Hamada, MD, Genya Muraoka, MD, Naoya Kawakita, MD, Kazuhide Ozaki, MD, Yasuo Fukui, MD, Yutaka Nishioka, MD, Toshitatsu Taniki, MD, Tadashi Horimi, MD. Kochi Health Sciences Center PurposeThe prevalence of a paracolostomy hernia has been reported to be from 10% to 50%, with serious impairment of the quality of life and sometimes life-threatening… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Overlaying Therapy Using Collagen Spin-coated Plla Nanosheet for Fixation of Polypropylene Mesh
Keiichi Fujino, MD PhD, Manabu Kinoshita, MD PhD, Hiroki Haniuda, Hidekazu Yano, MD, Akihiro Saitoh, PhD, Toshinori Fujie, PhD, Kahoko Nishikawa, PhD, Keiichi Iwaya, MD PhD, Shinji Takeoka, PhD, Daizoh Saitoh, MD PhD, Yuji Tanaka, MD PhD. Department of General Medicine, National Defense Medical College Introduction We have recently developed a biocompatible poly L-lactic acid… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Outcomes of Simultaneous Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Ventral Hernia Repair Compared to Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Alone
Nathan T Orr, MD, Daniel L Davenport, PhD, John S Roth, MD. University of Kentucky School of Medicine Objective: An original article to compare the short-term outcomes of simultaneous laparoscopic cholecystectomy and ventral hernia repair with laparoscopic cholecystectomy alone. Methods: We queried the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP)… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Minimally-invasive Separation of Components Without Laparoscopy
Jonathan Carter, MD, Ankit Sarin, MD, Matthew Lin, MD, George Allman, MD. University of California - San Francisco Separation of components may improve results of incisional hernia repair. Recently, laparoscopic techniques to perform separation of components have been described that preserve perforator vessels to the skin flap, but are time-consuming and costly. We present an… Continue Reading
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Low Incidence of Surgical Site Infection in Laparoscopic Inguinal Herniorrhaphy
Maris S Jones, MD, Charles St Hill, MD, Shawn Tsuda, MD. University of Nevada School of Medicine Introduction: The objective of this study is to evaluate the incidence of surgical site infection in laparoscopic (TEP) versus open inguinal hernia repair. Data is equivocal for antibiotic prophylaxis in open inguinal hernia repair for a reduction of… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Long Term Follow Up of Laparoscopic Tep Hernia Repair Using Slit Medium Size Polypropylene Mesh
Sugandi Hardjanto, MD. Kasih Ibu Hospital Objectives: Concerning shrinkage of polypropylene mesh about 40% after 6 weeks (invitro), so the size of mesh graft is very important to avoid the development of recurrence. The objectives of the study is to determine whether medium (12x8 cm) slit polypropylene mesh is an adequate size for reinforcement… Continue Reading
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- Posters of Distinction
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Lightweight Versus Heavyweight Mesh in Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Meta-Analysis
A Currie, MRCS, H Andrew, MRCS, A Tonsi, MRCS, P R Hurley, MS FRCS, S Taribagil, FRCS. Croydon University Hospital BACKGROUND: Prosthetic mesh reinforcement is standard practice for inguinal hernia repair but can cause considerable pain and stiffness around the groin and affect physical functioning. This has led to various types of mesh being… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Laparoscopic Versus Open Hernia Repair, Results From the Nationwide Inpatient Sample
P D Colavita, MD, A L Walters, MS, V B Tsirline, MD, A E Lincourt, PhD, B T Heniford, MD. Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC Introduction: Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair has become increasingly popular since its inception. The purpose of this study is to compare laparoscopic and open ventral hernia repair with mesh in… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair With New Type of Mesh
V.v. Grubnik, Prof, N.d. Parphentyeva, K.o. Vorotyntseva. Odessa national medical university Introduction. Laparoscopic operations are being used increasingly in the repair of ventral hernias. Results and rate of complications after laparoscopic hernia repair depend on type of mesh and methods of mesh fixation. The aim of the study was to compare new type of… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias