Presented here is a method for improving the mesh placement in laparoscopic incisional hernia repair, which can shorten the time required for mesh fixation and reduce the occurrence of postoperative chronic pain.
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Method Article
Application of a New Mesh Fixation Method in Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
* These authors contributed equally
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Summary
Abstract
Laparoscopic incisional hernia repair using intraperitoneal onlay mesh (IPOM) is one of the most widely used minimally invasive methods for repairing incisional hernias. The laparoscopic IPOM involves implanting the mesh into the abdominal cavity through laparoscopy to repair an abdominal wall hernia. In the IPOM surgery, after the closure of the hernia ring, an anti-adhesion mesh is placed laparoscopically. The correct placement of this mesh is critical to the success of the method, and surgical skills are required to achieve perfect placement. If the mesh placement is not mastered properly, the operation and anesthesia time will be prolonged. In addition, improper placement of the mesh can lead to serious consequences, such as intestinal obstruction and mesh infection. A "contraposition and alignment" mesh fixation method is described in this study, which involves pre-marking the fixation position of the mesh to reduce the difficulty of mesh placement. A properly placed mesh is completely flat on the peritoneum, the edges are not curled or wrapped, and the mesh is adhered firmly such that there is no displacement after removing the pneumoperitoneum pressure. The "contraposition and alignment" mesh fixation technique offers the advantages of reliable placement of the mesh and fewer complications than other techniques, and it is easy to learn and master. It also allows for positioning the nail gun in advance based on the anatomy of the incisional hernia. This enables the use of the minimum number of nails possible while still ensuring good fixation, which can reduce the occurrence of complications and reduce the cost of surgery. Thus, the mesh fixation method described here is highly suitable for clinical applications based on the aforementioned advantages.
Introduction
Incisional hernia is a common complication after abdominal surgery and can be properly treated only with surgery1. Compared with traditional open incision herniorrhaphy, laparoscopic herniorrhaphy has the advantages of less surgical trauma, a lower infection rate, and faster postoperative recovery2,3. Currently, laparoscopic herniorrhaphy is the method of choice for the treatment of incisional hernia if there are no contraindications4.
However, laparoscopic herniorrhaphy is technically complex. Intraperitoneal onlay mesh (IPOM) is comm....
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Protocol
The protocol was carried out in accordance with the tenets of the Declaration of Helsinki and approved by the Ethics Review Committee of the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University.
The patients and families were informed of the purpose of shooting and making the surgical video, and informed consent was obtained.
1. Patient data and grouping
NOTE: From January 2018 to June 2020, laparoscopic incisional hernia repair using the IPOM method was performed during gastrointestinal, hernia, and abdominal surgery at the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen Univer....
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Results
Either "contraposition and alignment" mesh fixation (experimental group) or traditional double-loop hernia nail fixation (control group) was performed for the patients in the study, with 42 patients in each group.
During the hernia repair surgery performed in this study, the anti-adhesion mesh was placed after the hernia ring was sutured. In the experimental group, the "contraposition and alignment" method was used to place the mesh, while the traditional double-loop fixation method was used t.......
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Discussion
Laparoscopic incisional hernia repair is primarily performed using the IPOM method5, for which the placement and fixation of the mesh are key to achieving good outcomes. If the placement and fixation of the mesh are improper, the mesh will not adhere tightly to the abdominal wall and may be wrinkled or displaced. Improper mesh fixation is associated with seroma formation, abdominal infection, chronic pain, and hernia recurrence. Specifically, the treatment for mesh infections involves puncture and.......
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Disclosures
The authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose.
Acknowledgements
This research was supported by the Guangdong Science and Technology Plan Project (grant number: 2021A1515410004) and the National Key Clinical Discipline (grant number: [2012]649).
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Materials
| Name | Company | Catalog Number | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 Stratafix Symmetric PDS Plus Violet 45cm PS-1 | ETHICON | sxpp1a401 | STRATAFIX Symmetric PDS Plus |
| 3-0 VICRYL suture | ETHICON | VCP316 | absorbable suture |
| AbsorbaTack Fixation | Covidien llc | ABSTACK15 | absorbable nail gun |
| Laparoscopic needle holder | KARL-STORZ | 26173KL | needle holder |
| Laparoscopic separating forceps | KARL-STORZ | 38651ON | separating forceps |
| Laparoscopic system (OTV-S400) | Olympus | CLV-S400_WA4KL530 | 4K HD image large screen surgical laparoscope |
| ProTack Fixation | Covidien llc | 174005 | Non absorbable nail gun |
| VENTRALIGHT ST | BARD | 5954810 | Biological anti-adhesion mesh |
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