Comparison of Robotic-assisted, Laparoscopic and Open Surgery in Primary Inguinal Hernia Repair
Liam T Knott, MD1, I-Fan Shih, MS, PT2, Chao Song, MS3, T. Paul Singh, MD, FACS1. 1Albany Medical Center, 2UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, 3Global Health Economics & Outcomes ResearchObjectives: Inguinal hernia repair (IHR) is a commonly performed surgical procedure by general surgeons worldwide. The outcomes of hernia recurrence have been difficult to quantitate.… Continue Reading
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
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
Evaluating the effect of drainage on the incidence of hematoma and/or seroma after laparoscopic Transabdominal Preperitoneal Inguinal hernia repair
Mehdi Fesharakizadeh, MD1, P Haghighatjoo, MD2, Sh Dolatkhah3, Sh Fesharakizadeh4, H Saeedimotahar1. 1Iranmehr Hospital, Tehran, Iran, 2Kashani Hospital, Shahrekord, Iran, 3Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran, 4San Francisco State University, CA, USABACKGROUND: Both hematoma and /or seroma are well known complications of laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery, either TAPP or TEP techniques. Management is usually… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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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
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
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
A Systematic Review of RCTs evaluating Laparoscopic repair of Inguinal Hernias with Self-gripping mesh versus mechanically fixed ‘lightweight’ mesh in the treatment of medium to large sized defects.
Nehemiah Samuel, Mr, Maria Tsachiridi, Miss, Ajay Gupta, Fayyaz Mazari, Mr, Antonio Durham-Hall, Miss, Srinivasan Balachandra, Mr. Doncaster Royal InfirmaryBackground: In Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia (LIH) surgery, the type of mesh and its fixation techniques have been long debated in context to post-operative pain, recurrence, shrinkage, and migration. The relatively new Self-gripping mesh is intended to… 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, 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
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Hybrid approach to ventral hernia repair – when is it most beneficial?
Gideon Sroka, MD, Husam Mady, MD, Ibrahim Matter, MD. Bnai-Zion Medical CenterIntroduction: since the introduction of the laparoscopic approach to ventral hernia repair its advantages have been clear but it comes with limitations as well. The purpose of this study is to examine a hybrid approach that uses both open and laparoscopic techniques for ventral… 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
Single incision laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal mesh hernioplasty for inguinal hernia in 290 Japanese patients.
Kazuo Tanoue. Ueno HospitalIntroduction: Inguinal hernia repair is the most common procedure in general and visceral surgery worldwide. Laparoscopic Transabdominal preperitoneal mesh hernioplasty (TAPP) has been also popular surgical method in Japan. Single incision laparoscopic surgery is one of the newest branches of advanced laparoscopy, and its indication has been spread to not only simple… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Comparison of permanent or absorbable tack fixation when used alone or with suture fixation in laparoscopic ventral hernia using the Americas Hernia Society Quality Collaborative (AHSQC)
Jordan A Bilezikian, MD, Irene L Israel, MD, William F Powers, MD, William B Hooks, MD, William W Hope, MD. New Hanover Regional Medical CenterMesh fixation in ventral incisional hernia is a topic of ongoing debate. Permanent and absorbable tacks are acceptable and widely used methods for mesh fixation. The purpose of this study was… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
LAPAROSCOPIC REPAIR OF RENAL PARATRANSPLANT HERNIA
Chintan Patel, MS1, Shubham Gupta, MS2, Jasmine Agarwal2, Eham Arora, MS2, Gagandeep Talwar2, Kalpesh Gohel, MD, DNB1. 1Kiran Multi-Superspeciality Hospital, Surat, India, 2Grant Government Medical College & Sir JJ Group of HospitalsObjective: Kidney recipients are susceptible to incisional hernia. Reports of hernia mesh repair after kidney transplantation are rare; thus the benefit of mesh hernioplasty… 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