Hernia
From the Journals
Underlay mesh for hernia repair yields better postop pain outcomes
Use of TAPP proved to be the best surgical option for mitigating long-term pain, according to a new study.
News
Biologic mesh for ventral hernia repair compared for recurrence, cost
The porcine acellular dermal mesh product Strattice was associated with significantly lower odds of hernia recurrence, compared with several other...
News
Prevention of postop GI disorders may reduce ‘failed discharges’ for laparoscopic hernia surgery
A retrospective analysis of over 12,000 VHR procedures showed that days until and causes for post-VHR readmissions vary between open and...
News
Enhanced recovery protocol speeds discharge, decreases readmissions for ventral hernia repair
Key clinical point: Early enteral feeding and multimodal pain management both contributed to early return of bowel function. Major finding: Length...
Conference Coverage
Consider patient-centered outcomes in ventral hernia repair decision
Elective ventral hernia repair improves hernia-related quality of life for low- to moderate-risk patients, according to findings from a...
Conference Coverage
Pump-delivered anesthetic reduces pain post-hernia repair
An elastomeric pump delivering local anesthetic to the site of a ventral hernia repair can significantly reduce postoperative pain.
Conference Coverage
Pump-delivered anesthetic reduces pain post-hernia repair
An elastomeric pump delivering local anesthetic to the site of a ventral hernia repair can significantly reduce postoperative pain.
Practice Economics
Damage to nearby structure common cause of hernia malpractice claim
Failure to diagnose a complication caused by damage to a nearby structure during hernia repair surgery is the most common cause for a malpractice...
News
Emergency hernia surgery risk predicted by access, age, and race
Key clinical point: Disparities among patients more likely to get emergency rather than elective ventral hernia repair include race, insurance...
News
TEP hernia repair superior to Lichtenstein in pain outcomes
In a comparison of two common hernia repair methods, the endoscopic approach was favored in terms of self-reported patient pain and disability.
News
Hernia repair: Studies don’t support use of higher-cost biological mesh
The jury is still out on the costs and efficacy of biological mesh implants for abdominal wall hernia repair, and the expense associated with...