A stepwise approach based on a rational use of components separation and double mesh prosthesis for incisional hernia repair

Purpose We aimed to evaluate the results of a protocol for a tension-free reconstruction of the abdominal wall in midline incisional hernia repair, based on the rational association of components separation and prosthesis, independently of the hernia size. Methods A total of 100 consecutive patients...

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Published in:Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery 2016-04, Vol.20 (2), p.201-207
Main Authors: Celdrán, Á., Fraile, M. J., Georgiev-Hristov, T., González-Ayora, S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominal Wall - surgery
Aged
Clinical Protocols
Female
Hernia, Ventral - surgery
Humans
Incisional Hernia - surgery
Male
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Middle Aged
Original Article
Prospective Studies
Prosthesis Implantation - methods
Surgical Mesh
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Summary:Purpose We aimed to evaluate the results of a protocol for a tension-free reconstruction of the abdominal wall in midline incisional hernia repair, based on the rational association of components separation and prosthesis, independently of the hernia size. Methods A total of 100 consecutive patients with midline incisional hernias were prospectively included in the study. Three groups according to the transverse diameter of the defect [group A (10 cm, N  = 23)] were identified. Results Components separation was necessary in 54 % of the patients: 16.7 % (3/18) in group A, 59.3 % (35/59) in group B, and 69.6 % (16/23) in group C. Complete tension-free reconstruction was achieved in 87 % of the patients: 94.4 % (17/18) in group A, 91.5 % (54/59) in group B, and 69.6 % (16/23) in group C. Overall morbidity rate was 21 % (21/100) [group A 16.7 % (3/18), group B 22 % (13/59), and group C 21.7 % (5/23)]. Hospital length of stay was 3.7 ± 3.3 days (group A 1.83 ± 1.43 days, group B 3.05 ± 2.11 days, and group C 6.91 ± 4.45 days). Median follow-up was 25 months (interquartile range 12.25–55.25) with overall recurrence of 2 %. Conclusion A tension-free abdominal wall reconstruction can be achieved in most cases of small and large midline incisional hernia repair, by a stepwise approach based on a rational association of components separation and double mesh prosthesis, with a low morbidity and recurrence rates.
ISSN:1265-4906
1248-9204
DOI:10.1007/s10029-015-1438-6