Related factors to the presentation of complications of inguinal hernia repair with TEP technique and self-fixation mesh
Ricardo Manuel Nassar Bechara, Andres Mauricio Garcia Sierra, Ernesto Pinto, Felipe Giron Arango, Juan David Linares, Juan David Hernandez Restrepo. Fundacion Santa FeIntroduction: Hernias are a very common pathology, which can cause severe complications associated with the defect per se to the surgical treatment. The estimated risk of developing inguinal hernias throughout life is about… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
PROFESSIONAL FEE PAYMENTS BY SPECIALTY FOR OPEN VENTRAL HERNIA REPAIR: WHO GETS PAID FOR TREATING COMORBIDITIES AND COMPLICATIONS?
Daniel L Davenport, PHD1, Margaret Plymale, DNP, RN2, Ray Mirembo, BA3, Travis Hughes, MD2, John S Roth, MD2. 1University of Kentucky, Department of Surgery, 2University of Kentucky, Division of General Surgery, 3University of Kentucky, College of MedicineIntroduction: The purpose of this study was to determine professional fee payments by specialty for the care of patients… Continue Reading
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Predictors of Mortality after Elective Ventral Hernia Repair: An Analysis of National Inpatient Sample
Zhamak Khorgami, MD, Benedict Y Hui, MD, Guido M Sclabas, MD. University of Oklahoma - TulsaIntroduction: Ventral hernia (VH) is a common surgical problem and can present both as emergent and elective cases. Deciding between surgery and non-operative management of a non-obstructive VH in a high-risk patient can sometimes be a challenge. The aim of… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Pre-Operative Characteristics and Their Role In Prolonged Intubation Following Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Salvatore Docimo, DO, MS, Konstantinos Spaniolas, MD, Maria Alteri, Andrew Bates, Mark Talamini, Aurora Pryor. Stony Brook MedicineIntroduction: Patients undergoing abdominal wall reconstruction are at an increased risk of developing respiratory complications. Previous studies have demonstrated that postoperative findings, such as an increase in plateau pressure greater than 6 cm H2O following fascial closure, creates… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Posterior Component Separation and Transverus Abdominus Release Hernia Repair: Outcomes in an initial cohort.
S Shirazi, MD, J Janzen, MD, S D Pooler, MD, FRCSC, G K Kaban, MD, FRCSC. University of SaskatchewanIntroduction: Repair of midline incisional hernias utilizing posterior component separation and transversus abdominus release (PCS/TAR) was first described in 2006. The technique is growing in popularity for incisional hernia repair with several large series documenting its success.… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
P4 HB MESHES AND THE FIRST 2 YEARS RESULTS OF A SINGLE CENTER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE USING IT FOR INFECTED, COMPLEX AND SMALL HERNIA REPAIRS
Thomas S Auer, Prof, MD, James E Waha, MD, Daniela Kniepeiss, PhDMD. University Clinic of Surgery GrazIntroduction: Infected or contaminated hernia places still present very demanding and not solved surgical challenge. Biological meshes were thought to solve the problem of infected hernia situations and complex hernia in high risk patients. However, recent results were disappointing… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
One – Year Histologic Behavior Assessment on GORE® Synecor®
Manuel Garcia, MD, Daniel Srikureja, MD, Marcos J Michelotti, MD, FACS. Loma Linda University HealthIntroduction: Prosthetic mesh use has become standard practice during ventral hernia repair to reduce the risk of recurrence. The ideal mesh is macro-porous which favors rapid cellular ingrowth and tissue integration, has limited tissue reactivity, low profile and weight, and has… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Of Mice of Mesh: Evaluating mesh structure on bacterial adherence
Lawrence N Cetrulo, MD1, Alisan Fathalizadeh, MD, MPH2, Michelle Nguyen, MD2, Pak Shan Leung2. 1Carolinas Healthcare Network, 2Einstein Healthcare NetworkIntroduction: Prosthetic infections, although relatively uncommon, are a major source of cost and morbidity. The study aimed to evaluate the influence of mesh structure including the polymer type and mean pore size on bacterial adherence in… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Learning curve for single-incision totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair
Masaki Wakasugi, Yujiro Nakahara, Masaki Hirota, Takashi Matsumoto, Hiroyoshi Takemoto, Ko Takachi, Kiyonori Nishioka, Satoshi Oshima. Department of Surgery, Kinki Central HospitalPurpose: The aim of this study was to clarify the learning curve for single-incision laparoscopic surgery for totally extraperitoneal repair (SILS-TEP). Patients and Methods: Clinical setting A retrospective analysis of 50 consecutive patients with… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
LAPAROSCOPY UTILIZATION FOR INGUINAL HERNIA REPAIRS IN THE UNITED STATES: AMBULATORY AND INPATIENT SETTINGS
Piotr J Bachul, MD1, Marek Rudnicki, MD, PhD, FACS2. 1University of Chicago, 2University of Illinois, Advocate Masonic Medical CenterINTRODUCTION: Inguinal hernia repairs are considered as one of the most common procedures in modern practice. Laparoscopic repairs appear to have advantages over the open approach. Relatively little information is available regarding the utilization of healthcare services… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Laparoscopy for complex groin hernia repair: A single centre institutional experience in an Asian Cohort
Hrishikesh Salgaonkar, Raquel Maia, Lynette Loo, Wee Boon Tan, Sujith Wijerathne, Davide Lomanto. National University Hospital, SingaporeLaparoscopic repair of groin hernias is widely accepted approach over open due to lesser pain, faster recovery, better cosmesis and decreased morbidity. However, there is still debate on its use in large inguino-scrotal hernias, recurrent hernias and history of… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Laparoscopic versus open emergent ventral hernia repair: an updated and expanded analysis using the ACS-NSQIP database
David M Pechman, MD, MBA, Lifen Cao, MD, PhD, Carmen Fong, MD, Paul Thodiyil, MD, Burton Surick, MD. Mount Sinai Beth IsraelIntroduction: Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (VHR) is associated with decreased morbidity and shorter length of stay (LOS) when compared to open VHR. Despite evidence of the benefits of laparoscopy, its utilization in VHR has… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
LAPAROSCOPIC VENTRAL HERNIA REPAIR WITH INTRA-PERITONEAL SUTURING TECHNIQUE
Chintan Patel, MS, DNB, FMAS, FIAGES, FBMS1, Jalbaji More, MS2, Ajay Bhandarwar, MS, FMAS, FIAGES, FBMS, FICS2, Eham Arora, MS2, Shubham Gupta, MS2, Jasmine Agarwal2. 1Kiran Multi Super Specialty Hospital & Research Center, Surat, India, 2Grant Government Medical College & Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, IndiaOBJECTIVE: To evaluate laparoscopic repair of ventral hernia by… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
LAPAROSCOPIC TRANS-ABDOMINAL RETRO-MUSCULAR REPAIR FOR VENTRAL / INCISIONAL HERNIAS: A NOVEL & PROMISING TECHNIQUE
Ashwin A Masurkar, Dr. Masurkar HospitalINTRODUCTION: There has been a need to devise a feasible, reliable and replicable Laparoscopic technique for Ventral / Incisional hernias; with Retro-muscular mesh placement. The reports of complications with Intra-peritoneal Onlay repair using composite meshes makes Retro-muscular mesh placement a safer option. This study is from a small town private… Continue Reading
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
LAPAROSCOPIC TRANS-ABDOMINAL RETRO-MUSCULAR REPAIR FOR VENTRAL / INCISIONAL HERNIAS: A NOVEL & PROMISING TECHNIQUE
Ashwin A Masurkar, DR, Seema A Masurkar, DR, Shamala A Masurkar, DR. Masurkar HospitalINTRODUCTION: There has been a need to devise a feasible, reliable and replicable Laparoscopic technique for Ventral / Incisional hernias; with Retro-muscular mesh placement. The reports of complications with Intra-peritoneal Onlay repair using composite meshes makes Retro-muscular mesh placement a safer option.… Continue Reading
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- Posters
- Topic:
- Abdominal Wall Hernias