Background: The aim of this study was to assess feasibility and results of laparoscopic approach to repair incisional hernias of the abdominal borders, the weakest points of abdominal wall.
Methods: Since 2002 through 2008 a total of 39 patients with fascial defects of the abdominal borders underwent laparoscopic repair. The defects were suprapubic (n=18), subxiphoidal (n=15), and lateral sided (n=6). The body mass index was >oe=30 Kg/m2 in 19 patients. The parietal defects was measured both externally and from within the peritoneal cavity and 56% of meshes were fixed only by tacks, especially in suprapubic site.
Results: The mean operating time was 161.8+/-25 minutes. There was 1 intraoperative complication, an intestinal injury repaired laparoscopically. Conversion was needed in 1 patient for massive adhesions. Postoperative early surgical complications were 7 (1 seroma). Morbidity in obese and nonobese patients showed no statistically relevant difference (P>0.05). There was no postoperative death. Mean hospital stay was 5.1+/-3 days. The mean follow-up was 37 months and recurrence was observed in 3 cases.
Conclusions: The onlay laparoscopic approach for repair of incisional hernias of the abdominal borders can warrant good results. Obesity is not a contraindication to laparoscopic repair. Anyway, further experiences are necessary to confirm these results.
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