A study to assess results of laparoscopic ventral hernia repair using mesh insertion

Abstract

Background: Laparoscopic repair is superior to open repair in terms of less blood loss, fewer abdominal wall complications and shorter hospital stay. This prospective study was conducted to assess results of laparoscopic ventral hernia repair using mesh insertion. Material and methods: This prospective study was conducted to assess results of laparoscopic ventral hernia repair using mesh insertion. LVHR technique was used as Closure. They were followed up for 2 weeks. They were followed up at 1 week, 3 weeks, 3 months. Data were prospectively recorded in Microsoft Excel and analyzed at study. Results: In the present study 40 patients were operated by this technique. Mean operating time for was 72 mins. Lower abdomen hernia was the most common. Mean length of closed HD was 9.2cm. in maximum patients grade I complications was present. Pain was present in 40 patients on trocar site after postoperative 3rd day and in 5 patients after 1st week. Pain was present in 40 patients at suture site after postoperative 3rd day, in 9 patients after 1st week, in 8 patients after 3 week and in 1 patient after 3 months. Pain was present in 40 patients at suture site after postoperative 3rd day, in 3 patients after 1st week, in 1 patients after 3 week and in 0 patient after 3 months. Seroma was not occurred. Conclusion: The present study concluded that laparoscopic ventral hernia repair using mesh is an effective and safe procedure with very low postoperative pain.