Hernia
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No easy answers for parastomal hernia repair
SEATTLE – Surgical repairs of parastomal hernia often fail.
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Pregnancy boosts risk of ventral hernia recurrence
Risk of ventral hernia recurrence after pregnancy is not well understood, and existing study results are conflicting.
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Same-day discharge for lap hiatal procedures found feasible, safe
HOUSTON – Same-day discharge for laparoscopic hiatal hernia resulted in no more postoperative mortality, morbidity, ER, or readmissions, compared...
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Does laparoscopy have an advantage for emergency VHR?
HOUSTON – Despite the benefits of laparoscopic surgery, its utilization in ventral hernia repair remains low.
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Robot-assisted surgery: Twice the price
HOUSTON – Robot-assisted operations for inguinal hernia repair and cholecystectomy have grown steadily in recent years, but how do costs compare...
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Onstep hernia repair decreased postop pain during sexual activity
The Onstep technique for inguinal hernia repair associated with a lower incidence of postoperative pain during sexual activity than the...
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Reinforcing mesh at ostomy site prevents parastomal hernia
Prophylactic augmentation of the abdominal wall using mesh at the ostomy site prevents the development of parastomal hernia, according to a report...
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Follow-up data support using mesh for umbilical hernia repair
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Onlay mesh with adhesive just as safe as sublay route
Minimal differences in adverse events at wound areas were observed between the two mesh techniques.
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Expert panel reaches consensus on hernia management recommendations
When it comes to ventral hernia repair, strong evidence exists to support guidelines on patient selection, the safety of nonoperative management,...
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Longer follow-up needed to track mesh explantation trends
Mesh explantation usually occurs 1-3 years after implantation and triples the operative costs of the original ventral hernia repair.