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Safe and uncomplicated inguinal hernia surgery in the elderly – message from anesthesiologists to general surgeons

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Chlebny T., Zelga P., Pryt M., Zelga M., Dziki A.

Polish Journal of Surgery

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2017

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vol. 89(2)

5-10

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Introduction Elderly patients are often discouraged from surgery due to the risk of complications that increases with age. Aim We wanted to assess mortality, morbidity, and complications in patients older than 75 years who underwent elective or emergency inguinal hernia repair in a single center. Methods All patients older than 75 years who were operated on because of inguinal hernia in the Department of General and Colorectal Surgery, Medical University of Lodz between 2003 and 2015 were analyzed. Detailed information was collected with regard to patient demographics, mode of admission, comorbidities, type of intervention, applied anesthesia, and 30-day outcomes. Postoperative outcomes included medical and surgical complications, readmissions, and survival status. Results One hundred thirty-two patients older than 75 years were operated on for inguinal hernia, 16 (12.1%) in an emergency setting and 116 (87.9%) in an elective setting. Eighteen patients (13.6%) developed complications, 8 (50%) in the emergency group, and 10 (8.6%) in the elective group. In the emergency group, severe medical complications (Clavien-Dindo 4) were frequent, whereas in the elective group, severity of surgical and medical complications was not significantly different (Clavien-Dindo median score 2, p=0.6084), and these complications were classified as mild (Clavien-Dindo 1-2). One death occurred in the emergency group. Conclusion Inguinal hernia surgery in the elderly may be safe and effective in an elective setting and if regional anesthesia is used. Careful examination of patients before surgery and identification of potential risk factors associated with co-existing diseases are vital for reducing the risk of complications. Key point: Hernia surgery in patients older than 65 years is a low-risk intervention, if carried out in an elective setting.

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Umbilical Hernia Repair with Proceed Ventral Patch

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Salati S. A., Al Kadi A.

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vol. 86

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issue 7

350-352

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Umbilical hernia is one the commonest surgical lesions and there is a variety of methods available for its repair. Proceed Ventral Patch is a recent and novel innovation in hernia management and we present a successful management of umbilical hernia in a 45 years old obese patient with this technique

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Results of the Inguinal Hernia Repair With The Use of Mesh. Analysis of the Operation Technique Influence on Post-Operative Complications

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Łebkowski Ł., Białek P., Uryszek M., Polańska M., Proczka R., Polański J.

Polish Journal of Surgery

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2008

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vol. 80

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issue 12

653-658

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The aim of the study was to demonstrate the relation between the operation technique and the early and late complications after the primary and secondary inguinal hernia repairs with the use of artificial material.Material and methods. There were 103 patients qualified for the research from among 140 patients operated within the period of 2003 - 2005. In all patients the same kind of mesh was used (100% Prolene). The operators were asked to fill in a special, original questionnaire. In all patients hernia type was classified during the repair with the use of Nyhus classification, seven key technical details of the treatment were described, subsequently the most frequent post-operative complications and inexpedient symptoms were evaluated - just after the operation and in 18 months time. Statistic one-dimension analysis of X2 method was applied or Fisher's exact test. After indication of the links, multidimensional analysis of logistic regression was used.Results. Based on the multidimensional analysis of logistic regression the links between technical details of the treatment and complications were evaluated. The analysis shows that only high tension has a significant influence on complications' emergence (p<0.0001). Precision of the model amounts to 71%. Additionally each particular complication was analyzed separately.Conclusions. Based on above mentioned results the operation technique algorithm was created with the smallest number of complications. From among analyzed technical details of the operation the special attention should be put at those which are directly and indirectly connected to the mesh binding. The lack of its tension is assumed to be the key factor of the whole procedure that minimizes one of the most serious post-operative complication which is the chronic pain.

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Quality of life after inguinal hernia repair

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Iftikhar N., Kerawala A. A.

Polish Journal of Surgery

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2021

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vol. 93

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issue 3

35-39

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Introduction: Inguinal hernias are the most commonly presented abdominal hernias with approximately 20 million people operated annually throughout the world. Severe chronic pain after hernia repair effects social life, daily activity and overall quality of life. The Short Form-36 is (SF-36) a validated indicator of overall health status. Studies have shown that the reliability of the SF-36 is exceeding 0.80. Aim: Our aim of study is to determine the effect of unilateral open mesh repair by using SF-36 on pain control and quality of life of patient. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out at Indus Hospital Karachi from 1st April 2018 to 10th September 2018. 88 patients were enrolled in this study according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. A written and informed consent was taken from all of them. After surgery they were sent home on painkillers. They were called at 4 weeks and were required to fill a pre designed questionnaire Short form-36. Results: Results showed that out of the 88 patients enrolled in this study 35 (39.8%) experienced mild pain, 37 (42%) experience moderate pain and only 16 (18.2%) experienced severe pain. Quality of life was satisfactory in 72 (81%) and unsatisfactory in 13 (14.7%). Conclusion: Hence it is concluded that post operatively patients experienced better physical functioning and emotional role functioning whereas their perceptions about their general health and energy were satisfactory. Hernia surgery should be offered to all the patients with a clinically detectable hernia.

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Safety and efficacy of a Ventralight ST echo ps implant for a laparoscopic ventral hernia repair – a prospective cohort study with a one-year follow-up

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Stetsko T., Bury K., Lubowiecka I., Szymczak C., Tomaszewska A., Śmietański M., Stetsko T., Bury K., Lubowiecka I., Szymczak C., Tomaszewska A., Śmietaski M.

Polish Journal of Surgery

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2016

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vol. 88(1)

7-14

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Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair has become popular technique. Every year, companies are introducing new products Thus, every mesh prior to introduction in clinical settings should be tested with a dedicated tacker to discover the proper fixation algorithm. The aim of the study was to assess the safety and efficacy of the Ventralight ST implant with an ECHO positioning system and a dedicated fixation device, the SorbaFix stapler, in a prospective cohort of patients. Material and methods. The study was a prospective single centre cohort study with a one-year followup period. Fifty-two patients received operations for a ventral hernia using a laparoscopic IPOM mesh – Ventralight ST ECHO PS. The size of the mesh and the fixation method were based on mathematical considerations. A recurrence of the hernia and pain after 1, 2 and 12 months were assessed as the primary endpoints. Results. Two recurrences were noted, one in parastomal and one in a large incisional hernia. Pain was observed in 22 patients (41%) and mostly disappeared after 3 months (7%). The intensity of pain was low (VAS <2). However, 2 patients still experienced severe pain (VAS>6) until the end of the study. Conclusion. The Ventralight ST Echo PS implant fixed with a Sorbafix stapler is a valuable and safe option for a laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. In our opinion, the implant could be used in all patients due to the hernia ring diameter. According to the mathematical models and clinical practice, we do not recommend this implant in orifices with a width larger than 10 cm.

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New techniques in ventral hernia surgery – an evolution of minimally-invasivehernia repairs

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Mitura K.

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vol. 92(4)

38-46

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Incisional ventral hernia occurs after almost every fourth laparotomy. Still, both simple suturing of the hernia defect and open mesh repair, lead to a high incidence of infections and recurrences. In recent years, we have observed a further evolution of operational techniques used in order to reduce the number of complications. The search for effective repair methods is currently going in two directions: on the one hand, techniques to reduce tissue tension in the suture line are being developed and disseminated (including modifications to the so-called Ramirez technique); on the other hand, minimally invasive techniques are introduced that allow placement of large synthetic meshes without the need for extensive tissue dissection using open repair. In the first group of presented techniques, emphasis is put on basics and access in the following repair method: original Ramirez technique, modified Ramirez technique, anterior component separation with periumbilical perforator-sparing, endoscopic anterior component separation and transversus abdominis release. In the second part of the manuscript, attention is drawn to the following hernia repair techniques: eTEP, reversed TEP, MILOS/eMILOS, stapler repair, TAPP, TARUP, TESLA, SCOLA, REPA, LIRA, IPOM, IPOM-plus. When choosing the optimal technique for a given patient, the surgeon should first of all be guided by technical feasibility, availability of materials, their own experience, as well as the characteristics of the patient and overall burdens. Nevertheless, surgeons undertaking reconstruction of the abdominal wall in the case of hernias should know different surgical accesses and individual spaces of the abdominal integument, in which a synthetic material may be placed. However, it should be emphasized that poor ergonomics of novel techniques, complex anatomy and complicated dissection of space, as well as the need for laparoscopic suturing in a difficult arrangement of tissue layers and in a narrow space, without a full triangulation of instruments, make these operations a challenge even for a surgeon experienced in minimally invasive surgeries.

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New techniques in ventral hernia surgery – an evolution of minimally-invasivehernia repairs

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Mitura K.

Polish Journal of Surgery

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2020

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vol. 92(3)

48-56

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Incisional ventral hernia occurs after almost every fourth laparotomy. Still, both simple suturing of the hernia defect and open mesh repair, lead to a high incidence of infections and recurrences. In recent years, we have observed a further evolution of operational techniques used in order to reduce the number of complications. The search for effective repair methods is currently going in two directions: on the one hand, techniques to reduce tissue tension in the suture line are being developed and disseminated (including modifications to the so-called Ramirez technique); on the other hand, minimally invasive techniques are introduced that allow placement of large synthetic meshes without the need for extensive tissue dissection using open repair. In the first group of presented techniques, emphasis is put on basics and access in the following repair method: original Ramirez technique, modified Ramirez technique, anterior component separation with periumbilical perforator-sparing, endoscopic anterior component separation and transversus abdominis release. In the second part of the manuscript, attention is drawn to the following hernia repair techniques: eTEP, reversed TEP, MILOS/eMILOS, stapler repair, TAPP, TARUP, TESLA, SCOLA, REPA, LIRA, IPOM, IPOM-plus. When choosing the optimal technique for a given patient, the surgeon should first of all be guided by technical feasibility, availability of materials, their own experience, as well as the characteristics of the patient and overall burdens. Nevertheless, surgeons undertaking reconstruction of the abdominal wall in the case of hernias should know different surgical accesses and individual spaces of the abdominal integument, in which a synthetic material may be placed. However, it should be emphasized that poor ergonomics of novel techniques, complex anatomy and complicated dissection of space, as well as the need for laparoscopic suturing in a difficult arrangement of tissue layers and in a narrow space, without a full triangulation of instruments, make these operations a challenge even for a surgeon experienced in minimally invasive surgeries.

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Deflection ductility of slabs made of hybrid mesh-and-fibre-reinforced cement-based composite

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Sakthivel P. B., Sakthivel P. B.

Archives of Civil Engineering

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2017

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issue 3

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Safe and uncomplicated inguinal hernia surgery in the elderly – message from anesthesiologists to general surgeons

Umbilical Hernia Repair with Proceed Ventral Patch

Results of the Inguinal Hernia Repair With The Use of Mesh. Analysis of the Operation Technique Influence on Post-Operative Complications

Quality of life after inguinal hernia repair

Safety and efficacy of a Ventralight ST echo ps implant for a laparoscopic ventral hernia repair – a prospective cohort study with a one-year follow-up

New techniques in ventral hernia surgery – an evolution of minimally-invasivehernia repairs

New techniques in ventral hernia surgery – an evolution of minimally-invasivehernia repairs

Deflection ductility of slabs made of hybrid mesh-and-fibre-reinforced cement-based composite