Published in:
01-12-2010
A retrospective audit comparing outcomes of open versus laparoscopic repair of umbilical/paraumbilical herniae
Authors:
T. A. Solomon, Padma Wignesvaran, Mohammed A. Chaudry, Matthew G. Tutton
Published in:
Surgical Endoscopy
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Issue 12/2010
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Excerpt
Laparoscopic mesh repair has been advocated as the treatment of choice for ventral hernias [
1]. In the case of umbilical and paraumbilical herniae, the role of laparoscopic hernioplasty, at present, remains unproven. A Medline literature search supports the thought that no firm consensus currently exists on the best technique for primary repair of these herniae. A Medline search identified two prospective and two retrospective studies conducted within the last 6 years [
1‐
4]. Furthermore, an EAES consensus meeting recommended open mesh, suture, or laparoscopic repair for defects <3 cm [
5]. Although ventral hernia repair is increasingly performed laparoscopically, complication rates with this procedure are not well characterized [
2]. …