Hernia
From the Journals
Hernia registries need uniform data collection
Most hernia registries are industry funded and participation is voluntary.
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Anemia in hiatal hernia patients doubled postop complications risk
Anemia is common in patients undergoing hiatal hernia repair and is associated with greater risk of postoperative complications.
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MIS underused for hernia repair
Three-quarters of minimally invasive hernia repairs were done by 14% of surgeons.
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Clinical trial: Robotic versus laparoscopic ventral hernia repair
Evidence of the outcomes from robotic approaches to hernia repair is being collected and evaluated.
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Accidental bowel injury occurs in 2% of hernia repairs
Patients who had an accidental bowel injury were less likely to get a mesh repair.
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Magnetic LES augmentation for Barrett’s regression debated
A better solution?
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Opioids still overprescribed for postop pain management
Excessive opioid prescriptions can lead to waste and misuse.
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Sarcopenia had minor impact on hernia repair SSIs
A prospective study looks at the link between sarcopenia and ventral hernia repair outcomes.
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Clinical Trial: Study looks at GI tract recovery after hernia repair
Postoperative GI function is the primary outcome of this clinical trial.
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Dexamethasone lowered risk of urinary retention in laparoscopic hernia repair
Dexamethasone may prevent overstimulation of the bladder neck and prostate during surgery.
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Can adhesive small bowel obstructions be addressed laparoscopically?
LAS VEGAS – Many cases of small bowel obstruction can be addressed with minimally invasive surgery.