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Best Practice Management of
Incisional Hernia
Kevin Sexton
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Disclosure:
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Incisional hernia
is any
gap in the abdominal wall
with or without a bulge in the
area of a postoperative scar
that can be seen or palpated
on clinical exam or imaging.
Sanders DL, Kingsnorth AN. The modern management of incisional hernias. BMJ 2012;344(may09 1):e2843–3.
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A gentleman is someone who
owns land. -Tarp
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Is timing important?
What separates incisional
hernia from dehiscence?
Sanders DL, Kingsnorth AN. The modern management of incisional hernias. BMJ 2012;344(may09 1):e2843–3.
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Risk
??%
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Incidence
3-60%
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1. de Vries Reilingh TS, van Goor H, Rosman C, et al.
“Components separation technique” for the repair of large
abdominal wall hernias. J Am Coll Surg 2003;196:32–37.
2. Dumanian GA, Denham W. Comparison of repair
techniques for major incisional hernias. Am J Surg
2003;185:61–65.
3. Dunne JR, Malone DL, Tracy JK, et al. Abdominal wall
hernias: risk factors for infection and resource utilization. J
Surg Res 2003;111:78–84.
4. Flum DR, Horvath K, Koepsell T. Have outcomes of
incisional hernia repair improved with time? A
population-based analysis. Ann Surg 2003;237:129–135.
5. Gecim IE, Kocak S, Ersoz S, et al. Recurrence after
incisional hernia repair: results and risk factors. Surg Today
1996;26:607– 609.
6. George CD, Ellis H. The results of incisional hernia repair:
a twelve year review. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 1986;68:185–
187.
7. Goodney PP, Birkmeyer CM, Birkmeyer JD. Short-term
outcomes of laparoscopic and open ventral hernia repair: a
metaanalysis. Arch Surg 2002;137:1161–1165.
8. Koehler RH, Voeller G. Recurrences in laparoscopic
incisional hernia repairs: a personal series and review of
the literature. JSLS 1999;3:293–304.
9. Luijendijk RW, Hop WC, van den Tol MP, et al. A
comparison of suture repair with mesh repair for incisional
hernia. N Engl J Med 2000;343:392–398.
10. Manninen MJ, Lavonius M, Perhoniemi VJ. Results of
incisional hernia repair. A retrospective study of 172
unselected hernioplasties. Eur J Surg 1991;157:29–31.
11. McGreevy JM, Goodney PP, Birkmeyer CM, et al. A
prospective study comparing the complication rates
between laparoscopic and open ventral hernia repairs. Surg
Endosc 2003;10:10.
12. Paul A, Korenkov M, Peters S, et al. Unacceptable
results of the Mayo procedure for repair of abdominal
incisional hernias. Eur J Surg 1998;164:361–367.
13. Raftopoulos I, Vanuno D, Khorsand J, et al. Comparison
of open and laparoscopic prosthetic repair of large ventral
hernias. JSLS 2003;7:227–332.
14. Vrijland WW, Jeekel J. Prosthetic mesh repair should be
used for any defect in the abdominal wall. Curr Med Res
Opin 2003;19: 1–3.
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Average
25%
Hawn MT, Snyder CW, Graham LA, Gray SH, Finan KR, Vick CC. Long-term follow-up
of technical outcomes for incisional hernia repair. Journal of the American College of
Surgeons 2010;210(5):648–55–655–7.
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50% are detected within one year of
initial operation.
2% risk per year after.
Mudge M, Hughes LE. Incisional hernia: a 10 year prospective study of incidence and attitudes. Br J
Surg 1985;72(1):70–1.
Bucknall TE, Cox PJ, Ellis H. Burst abdomen and incisional hernia: a prospective study of 1129 major
laparotomies. Br Med J (Clin Res Ed) 1982;284(6320):931–3.
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348,000 repairs annually in US
154,000 inpatient ($15,900)
194,000 outpatient ($3,800)
$3.2 billion in annual cost
Poulose BK, Shelton J, Phillips S, et al. Epidemiology and cost of ventral hernia repair: making the
case for hernia research. Hernia 2012;16(2):179–83.
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Prevention
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Continuous Closure with Running
Suture
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Monofilament slowly absorbable
suture (PDS) #1 or 2
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Suture:Wound Length < 4:1
van ‘t Riet M, Steyerberg EW, Nellensteyn J, Bonjer HJ, Jeekel J. Meta-analysis of techniques for
closure of midline abdominal incisions. Br J Surg 2002;89:1350-6.
Hodgson NC, Malthaner RA, Ostbye T. The search for an ideal method of abdominal fascial closure:
a meta-analysis. Ann Surg 2000;231:436-42.
Ceydeli A, Rucinski J, Wise L. Finding the best abdominal closure: an evidence-based review of the
literature. Curr Surg 2005;62:220-5
The only way not to spill water is
not to carry water. -Tarp
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Stitch Length
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1 cm from edge 1 cm apart
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Shorter may be better
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5 mm bites 5 mm apart
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730 patient RCT
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Incisional hernia 6% vs 18%
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SSI 5% vs 10%
Harlaar JJ, van Ramshorst GH, Nieuwenhuizen J, Ten Brinke JG, Hop WC, Kleinrensink
GJ, et al. Small stitches with small suture distances increase laparotomy closure strength.
Am J Surg 2009;198:392-5.
Millbourn D, Cengiz Y, Israelsson LA. Effect of stitch length on wound complications after
closure of midline incisions: a randomized controlled trial. Arch Surg 2009;144:1056-9.
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Millbourn D, Cengiz Y, Israelsson LA. Effect of stitch length on wound complications after
closure of midline incisions: a randomized controlled trial. Arch Surg 2009;144:1056-9.
Complication
Long
Short
P
Wound
Dehiscence
1/381
0/356
.99
SSI
35/343 (10.2)
17/326 (5.2)
.02
Incisional
Hernia
49/272 (18)
14/250 (5.6)
<.001
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Prediction:
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SSI double the risk
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Increased intrabdominal pressure
post op
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Ileus, urinary retention, coughing,
vomiting, mechanical vent >48hrs
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BMI
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Wound Epithelialization > 16 days
Veljkovic R, Protic M, Gluhovic A, Potic Z, Milosevic Z, Stojadinovic A. Prospective clinical
trial of factors predicting the early development of incisional hernia after midline laparotomy.
J Am Coll Surg 2010;210:210-9.
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Hernia
603 Patients
When do we fix it?
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Most frequent indication is
symptomatic hernia (20 –
50%)
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Most common symptom is
pain
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6 - 15% for strangulation or
obstruction
Sanders DL, Kingsnorth AN. The modern management of
incisional hernias. BMJ 2012;344(may09 1):e2843–3.
Mudge M, Hughes LE. Incisional hernia: a 10 year prospective
study of incidence and attitudes. Br J Surg 1985;72(1):70–1.
Kingsnorth A. The management of incisional hernia. Ann R Coll
Surg Engl 2006;88(3):252–60.
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“A commonsense approach is advocated. If the patient
can safely have general anesthesia and the chance of
successful repair is reasonable, then surgery is indicated.
If the patient presents a high anesthetic risk or surgical
repair will be technically difficult, then the size of the
fascial defect relative to the hernia, the symptom
complex, the patient’s age, and the patient’s preferences
must be carefully considered. In such cases, conservative
management may be more appropriate. This decision
making process is patient specific and therefore we
recommend that all patients are referred for a specialist
opinion.”
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“You need to fit your suit to the cloth.”
-Tarp
How do we maximize our chances for
a successful repair?
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Study it like a racing card.
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Get in the habit of having
good habits.
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The pleural of anecdote isn’t
data.
Use mesh in anything > 3 cm.
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David R Flum KHTK. Have Outcomes of Incisional Hernia Repair Improved With Time?: A
Population-Based Analysis. Annals of Surgery 2003;237(1):129.
Luijendijk RW, Hop W, van den Tol MP. A comparison of suture repair with mesh repair for incisional
hernia. NEJM 2000;
But what if I cause an enterotomy?
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Choi JJ, Palaniappa NC, Dallas KB, Rudich TB, Colon MJ, Divino CM. Use of Mesh
During Ventral Hernia Repair in Clean-Contaminated and Contaminated Cases.
Annals of Surgery 2012;255(1):176–80.
Data on IHR and Small Bowel
Resection
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Xourafas D, Lipsitz SR, Negro P, Ashley SW, Tavakkolizadeh A. Impact of mesh
use on morbidity following ventral hernia repair with a simultaneous bowel
resection. Arch Surg 2010;145(8):739–44.
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Living under Damocles’ sword.
-Tarp
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Use in hernia repair in the non contaminated setting
not justified due to increased cost without benefit.
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Ideal use as reinforcement of repair
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Don’t bridge the gap with biologic mesh
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Only level one study comparing mesh to tissue repair
(PEH) showed no difference in recurrence at 5y.
Sageswiki
Oelschlager BK, Pellegrini CA, Hunter JG, et al. Biologic Prosthesis to Prevent Recurrence after Laparoscopic
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair: Long-term Follow-up from a Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized Trial. Journal of the
American College of Surgeons 2011;213(4):461–8.
Oelschlager BK, Pellegrini CA, Hunter J, et al. Biologic prosthesis reduces recurrence after laparoscopic paraesophageal
hernia repair: a multicenter, prospective, randomized trial. Annals of Surgery 2006;244(4):481–90.
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More on Biologics:
Smart NJ, Marshall M, Daniels IR. Biological meshes: A
review of their use in abdominal wall hernia repairs. The
Surgeon 2012;10(3):159–71.
Laparoscopic vs Open Repair
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Sauerland S, Walgenbach M, Habermalz B, Seiler CM, Miserez M. Laparoscopic
versus open surgical techniques for ventral or incisional hernia repair. The
Laparoscopic vs Open Repair
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Sauerland S, Walgenbach M, Habermalz B, Seiler CM, Miserez M. Laparoscopic
versus open surgical techniques for ventral or incisional hernia repair. The
Laparoscopic vs Open Repair
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Sauerland S, Walgenbach M, Habermalz B, Seiler CM, Miserez M. Laparoscopic
versus open surgical techniques for ventral or incisional hernia repair. The
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Sauerland S, Walgenbach M, Habermalz B, Seiler CM, Miserez M. Laparoscopic versus open surgical
techniques for ventral or incisional hernia repair. The Cochrane Library 2011;
Laparoscopic vs Open Repair
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Sauerland S, Walgenbach M, Habermalz B, Seiler
CM, Miserez M. Laparoscopic versus open
surgical techniques for ventral or incisional hernia
repair. The Cochrane Library 2011;
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No clearly defined difference in long term outcomes.
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Lower risk of wound infection
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Increased enterotomies
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Where do I put the
mesh?
Onlay
Inlay
Sublay
Oy Vey
Sanders DL, Kingsnorth AN. The modern management of
incisional hernias. BMJ 2012;344(may09 1):e2843–3.
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Technique Recurrence Notes
Inlay
44%
Adhesions
Erosions
Not
recommended
Onlay
5.5-14.8%
Have to close
abdominal wall
Sublay
1-23%
European Hernia
Society Standard
Rives Stoppa
1-8%
difficult
Sanders DL, Kingsnorth AN. The modern management of incisional hernias. BMJ 2012;344(may09 1):e2843–3.
Yaghoobi Notash A, Yaghoobi Notash A Jr, Seied Farshi J, Ahmadi Amoli H, Salimi J, Mamarabadi M. Outcomes of
the Rives–Stoppa technique in incisional hernia repair: ten years of experience. Hernia 2006;11(1):25–9.
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Hernias are common, morbid, and costly.
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Best chance of success is mesh repair in an
uncontaminated field.
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Laparoscopic vs Open still debated
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Sublay vs Onlay
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Rives Stoppa = one shot
What can’t be cured must be endured.
“Swamp/Alligator argument” –Tarp
When you are up to your ass in alligators, it’s hard to
remember you came to drain the swamp.
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‣ 2. Smart NJ, Marshall M, Daniels IR. Biological meshes: A review of their use in abdominal wall hernia repairs. The Surgeon 2012;10(3):159–71.
‣ 3. Sanders DL, Kingsnorth AN. The modern management of incisional hernias. BMJ 2012;344(may09 1):e2843–3.
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‣ 5. Choi JJ, Palaniappa NC, Dallas KB, Rudich TB, Colon MJ, Divino CM. Use of Mesh During Ventral Hernia Repair in Clean-Contaminated and Contaminated Cases. Annals of Surgery 2012;255(1):176–80.
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‣ 7. Oelschlager BK, Pellegrini CA, Hunter JG, et al. Biologic Prosthesis to Prevent Recurrence after Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair: Long-term Follow-up from a Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized Trial. Journal of the American College of Surgeons 2011;213(4):461–8.
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