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12163959

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
6
pubmed:dateCreated
2002-8-6
pubmed:abstractText
Ventral abdominal wall hernias are a common problem for the general surgeon. Historically, the best results have been obtained with the open Rives-Stoppa approach. This is done by fixing a large piece of prosthetic mesh behind the rectus muscle. Extensive dissection is required and can lead to postoperative pain and wound complications. A laparoscopic approach allows similar mesh placement with minimal dissection. Several small comparative studies have found laparoscopic ventral hernia repair to have fewer complications, a shorter length of stay, and possibly a lower recurrence rate when compared to open mesh repair. Large prospective studies have now confirmed these findings, with recurrence rates below 4%. This is significantly lower than the best reported rates of open mesh repair. Additionally, the morbidity appears to be significantly less. This technique is easily mastered by anyone with basic laparoscopic skills and is briefly presented.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jun
pubmed:issn
1432-2218
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Electronic
pubmed:volume
16
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
939-42
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2002
pubmed:articleTitle
Current status of laparoscopic ventral hernia repair.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review