Introduction: Spigelian hernia is a rare variety of ventral abdominal hernia accounting for less than 2% of all abdominal hernias. Preoperative diagnosis is usually difficult and patients may present with intestinal obstruction. Treatment involves patient optimization and repair of the hernia. The latter is achieved either by open or laparoscopic technique with or without mesh. Outcome is usual...

INTRODUCTION Ventral hernias are common surgical problems in the geriatric population. Although ventral hernias are electively repaired in younger patients, the safety and efficacy of elective laparoscopic hernia repair in the geriatric age group is not well documented in the literature. METHODS A review of 155 patients undergoing laparoscopic ventral hernia repair was undertaken. The patient...

In this study, efficacy of two hernia mesh implants viz. conventional Prolene and a novel Prolene-Vicryl composite mesh was assessed for experimental ventral hernia repair in dogs. Twelve healthy mongrel dogs were selected and randomly divided into three groups, A, Band C (n=4). In all groups, an experimental laparotomy was performed; thereafter, the posterior rectus sheath and peritoneum were ...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The recurrence rate after laparoscopic ventral hernia repair is lower than the rate of recurrence via the open approach in many series. Studies have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of this procedure but have had relatively young patient populations. We present our experience in a significantly older population. METHODS A retrospective chart review of all patient...

A 63-year-old Caucasian female patient presented with redness of the both foot and lower legs, as well as edema of the left lower leg, accompanied by subjective complaints of burning. Fever was not reported. Well-circumscribed oval shaped tumor formation was revealed also on the abdominal wall, with hyperpigmented and depigmented areas on its ulcerated surface, measuring approximately 10/10cm i...

OBJECTIVE To determine the outcome of patients in terms of wound complications and follow-up, after laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. STUDY DESIGN A case series study. PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY Department of Surgery, Dubai Hospital, Dubai, from January 2007 to December 2011. METHODOLOGY All patients above 13 years of age, who underwent laparoscopic ventral hernia repair, were included...

Abdominal wall reconstruction is a complex and challenging surgical undertaking. While permanent prosthetic mesh is considered the gold standard for minimizing hernia recurrence, placement of synthetic mesh is sometimes imprudent due to contamination or risk of infection. Acellular dermal matrices (ADM) offer an exciting biologic alternative. This article provides a historical perspective on th...

is the only authority who gives this form of ventral hernia a special name. viz. :?r*' Epigastric." All the text-hooks mention, of course, that a ventral hernia may occur in this region. It affects sepoys more frequently than any other community. Several other I. M. S. officers have also informed me that they have noted this condition when examining abdomens. I have operated on eleven cases and...

Fixation of mesh is most significant step of surgery in laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. Since the inception of laparoscopic ventral hernia repair, techniques of mesh fixation over the abdominal wall defects have been the topic of huge debate. It is not only a matter of personal convenience but may influence the various outcomes of the surgery. In spite of that, we are far away from reaching...