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28-04-2022 | Seroma | Original Article

Quality of life and surgical outcomes of robotic retromuscular ventral hernia repair using a new hybrid mesh reinforcement

Authors: Omar Yusef Kudsi, Georges Kaoukabani, Naseem Bou-Ayash, Kelly Vallar, Alexandra Chudner, Sara LaGrange, Fahri Gokcal

Published in: Hernia | Issue 3/2022

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to prospectively evaluate surgical and quality of life (QoL) outcomes of robotic retromuscular ventral hernia repair (rRMVHR) using a new hybrid mesh in high-risk patients.

Methods

Data was prospectively collected for patients classified as high-risk based on the modified ventral hernia working group (VHWG) grading system, who underwent rRMVHR using Synecor™ Pre hybrid mesh in a single center, between 2019 and 2020. Pre-, intra- and postoperative variables including hernia recurrence, surgical site events (SSE), hernia-specific quality of life (QoL), and financial costs were analyzed. QoL assessments were obtained from preoperative and postoperative patient visits. Kaplan–Meier survival analysis was performed to analyze the estimated recurrence-free time.

Results

Fifty-two high-risk patients, with a mean (±SD) age of 58.6 ± 13.7 years and BMI of 36.9 ± 6.6 kg/m², were followed for a mean (±SD) period of 22.4 ± 7.1 months. A total of 11 (21.2%) patients experienced postoperative complications, out of which eight were SSEs, including 7 (13.5%) seromas, 1 (1.9%) hematoma, and no infections. Procedural interventions were required for 2 (3.8%) surgical site occurrences. Recurrence was seen in 1 (1.9%) patient. The estimated mean (95% confidence interval) recurrence-free time was 33 (32.3–34.5) months. Postoperative QoL assessments demonstrated significant improvements in comparison to preoperative QoL, with a minimum ∆mean (±SD) of −15.5 ± 2.2 at one month (p < 0.001). The mean (±SD) procedure cost was $13,924.18 ± 7856.95 which includes the average mesh cost ($5390.12 ± 3817.03).

Conclusion

Our study showed favorable early and mid-term outcomes, in addition to significant improvements in QoL, after rRMVHR using Synecor™ hybrid mesh in high-risk patients.

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Title: Quality of life and surgical outcomes of robotic retromuscular ventral hernia repair using a new hybrid mesh reinforcement
Authors: Omar Yusef Kudsi
Georges Kaoukabani
Naseem Bou-Ayash
Kelly Vallar
Alexandra Chudner
Sara LaGrange
Fahri Gokcal
Publication date: 28-04-2022
Publisher: Springer Paris
Keyword: Seroma
Published in: Hernia / Issue 3/2022
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-022-02619-5

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Quality of life and surgical outcomes of robotic retromuscular ventral hernia repair using a new hybrid mesh reinforcement

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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