The influence of mesh removal during laparoscopic repair of recurrent ventral hernias on the long-term outcome

Sikar H. E., Cetin K.

VIDEOSURGERY AND OTHER MINIINVASIVE TECHNIQUES, cilt.14, sa.3, ss.366-373, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 14 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2019
  • Doi Numarası: 10.5114/wiitm.2019.85350
  • Dergi Adı: VIDEOSURGERY AND OTHER MINIINVASIVE TECHNIQUES
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.366-373
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: laparoscopy, incisional hernia, surgical mesh, recurrent hernia, mesh removal, long-term outcome, GUIDELINES, CLOSURE
  • Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Introduction: Recurrent hernias can be treated by laparoscopy without the need for mesh removal. However, shrinkage of the mesh following recurrence affects most of the patients, and leaving a partially floating and rigid foreign body could be discussed.