[Laparoscopic incisional hernia repair: prospective non randomized trial in 51 cases].
OBJECTIVE
Insertion of a mesh in treatment of incisional hernias reduces the risk of recurrence. A single prospective randomized trial have compared laparoscopic and open approach: there were less postoperative complications and fewer recurrences in the laparoscopic group. Aim of this prospective trial was to control these results.


METHODS
From January 2000 to May 2005, 51 consecutive incisional hernias were operated on by a laparoscopic approach. Incisional hernia was single in 41 and double in 5. It was median in 41 and lateral in 10. Previous hernia repair was noticed in 33.3%. Main criteria was recurrence. We have considered whether one of the following criteria was associated with the risk of recurrence: sex, obesity, previous repair, pre and preoperative sizes of the hernia, uni or multi orificial aspect of the hernia, median or lateral location, mesh size, ratio mesh surface/hernia surface. Others were postoperative mortality and morbidity, duration of hospitalisation and occurrence of late events.


RESULTS
At 2 years all patients were followed. Follow up achieved 3 years in 23 cases and 4 years in 9. Recurrence was observed in 7 (13.7%). None predictive factor was disclosed. No death occurred. Median postoperative pain score at D1, D2 and D3 was respectively 3.1+/-1.9, 2.9+/-2.3 and 2.3+/-2.1. Mean postoperative stay was 4.1+/-1.9 days. Seven postoperative complications occurred, al benign. During follow-up 18 events were noticed and of these 8 were chronic abdominal pain.


CONCLUSIONS
This technique could be employed for every type of incisional hernia but peristomial hernias (not assessed in this study) and every patient. Technical improvements ought to be find to reduce recurrence rate.
Levard
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Département Médicochirurgical de Pathologie Digestive, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, 42, boulevard Jourdan, 75014 Paris, France. hugues.levard@imm.fr
Curt
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F
Perniceni
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T
Denet
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C
Gayet
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B
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors