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Hernia
Published in: Hernia 1/2007

01-02-2007 | Original Article

Outcomes of the Rives–Stoppa technique in incisional hernia repair: ten years of experience

Authors: A. Yaghoobi Notash, A. Yaghoobi Notash Jr, J. Seied Farshi, H. Ahmadi Amoli, J. Salimi, M. Mamarabadi

Published in: Hernia | Issue 1/2007

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Abstract

Background

Use of the Rives–Stoppa (R–S) technique has markedly diminished recurrence rate. Our aim was to assess the outcomes of Iranian patients undergoing the R–S technique and to determine factors affecting recurrence rate and time.

Methods

Over a 10-year period, 86 open abdominal wall incisional hernia repairs were performed using the R–S technique. Prolene and Mersilene meshes were used. Main outcome measures were the rate and time of recurrence and mortality.

Results

Sixty-six women and 20 men underwent the R–S technique (mean age: 51.21 ± 13.01 years; mean follow up period: 67.60 ± 32.55 months). The total recurrence rate was 5.8%. Most of these occurred in the first 12 months of follow up. Mersilene was used in 61%. There was no correlation between hernia recurrence and age, gender, defect size, mesh size, mesh type, number of meshes used, type of operation, position of incision, seroma, respiratory complications, ICU admission, or wound complications (P > 0.05). Overall postoperative complication rate was 18.2%. Except for type of operation, there was no correlation between the factors mentioned and recurrence time. Cumulative 5 and 10-year recurrence rate were 4.2 and 12.5%, respectively.

Conclusion

The R–S technique is the most promising open technique, with low recurrence rates, excellent long-time results, and minimal serious morbidity. Age might be an important factor in recurrence rate.
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Metadata
Title
Outcomes of the Rives–Stoppa technique in incisional hernia repair: ten years of experience
Authors
A. Yaghoobi Notash
A. Yaghoobi Notash Jr
J. Seied Farshi
H. Ahmadi Amoli
J. Salimi
M. Mamarabadi
Publication date
01-02-2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Hernia / Issue 1/2007
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-006-0141-z

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