M. Carbajo et al., A laparoscopic solution for an old problem: Incisional and abdominal wall hernias. Experience with 200 patients, 7TH WORLD CONGRESS OF ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY, 2000, pp. 437-440
Objective: The laparoscopic treatment of eventrations and Ventral hernias h
as barely been used in the array of laparoscopic techniques, although it is
one of the most exact indications.
Methods: Between January 1994 and Noveember 1999, a series of 200 patients
suffering from major abdominal wall defects were operated on by means of th
e laparoscopic technique.
Results: Average surgery time was 64 minutes. Minor complications included
2 abdominal wall emphysema, 28 seromas, and 4 subcutaneous hematomas. There
were no infections at the entry points. Four patients developed hernia rel
apse (2%).
Conclusions: The laparoscopic technique makes it possible to avoid major in
cisions, the placement of drainages and produces a lower number of seromas,
infections and relapses.