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01-10-2006 | Original Article

Laparoscopic cure of small ventral hernias with composite mesh

Authors: H. Johanet, A. Dabrowski, P. Hauters, Club Coelio

Published in: Hernia | Issue 5/2006

Abstract

Background

The use of mesh is recommended to reduce the rate of recurrence after the curing of ventral hernias.

Methods

A multicentre prospective trial was conducted to assess the laparoscopic cure of small ventral hernias with a composite mesh.

Results

Around 222 patients entered the trial and received laparoscopic repair for ventral hernias of less than 5 cm. There was one conversion. The mean length of post-operative hospitalisation was 2.5 days. At 1 year, the recurrence rate was 2%. Two meshes were removed due to infection, 3% of the patients were using analgesics and 86.1% of the patients described no pain on EVA scoring.

Conclusion

The laparoscopic cure of small ventral hernias with composite mesh is efficient. Further technical progress is warranted to reduce the rate of seroma formation.

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Title: Laparoscopic cure of small ventral hernias with composite mesh
Authors: H. Johanet
A. Dabrowski
P. Hauters
Club Coelio
Publication date: 01-10-2006
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Hernia / Issue 5/2006
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-006-0128-9

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Laparoscopic cure of small ventral hernias with composite mesh

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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