Laparoscopic repair of incisional hernia

Hong Kong Med J. 2001 Sep;7(3):319-21.

Abstract

A 75-year-old man developed an incisional hernia over the upper abdomen following a wedge resection of a gastric stromal tumour in 1996. This is the first published report of a successful repair of an incisional hernia via a laparoscopic intraperitoneal on-lay technique using GORE-TEX DualMesh material in Hong Kong. Compared with conventional open repair of incisional hernia, long incisions and wound tension are avoided using the laparoscopic approach. This translates into a reduced risk of wound-related complications and facilitates recovery. In selected cases, minimally invasive surgery is a safe technique for the repair of incisional hernias.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Hernia, Ventral / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Male
  • Polytetrafluoroethylene
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Stomach Neoplasms / surgery
  • Surgical Mesh

Substances

  • Polytetrafluoroethylene