For small (2-3cm) ventral and umbilical hernias the discussion for primary suture repair or the use of mesh continues. About 5 years ago the Ventralex patch was introduced, which combines a layer of PTFE mesh with a small polypropylene mesh and includes a circular memory ring. Despite the elegance of using this patch, recent experience showed several drawbacks both in design and efficacy (3). With the recent development of the Proceed Ventral Patch (PVP), new elements have been introduced to overcome some of these issues. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of clinical placement of the PVP in the intra-abdominal position in the treatment of small ventral hernias.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
160
Placement of a Proceed Ventral Patch for umbilical and small ventral hernias less than 3cm diameter with and without laparoscopic control
Imelda Hospital
Bonheiden, Belgium
University Hospital Ghent
Ghent, Belgium
Percentage of adequately placed patches
Time frame: At T 0 days
Perioperative morbidity rate
Time frame: Within 30 days
Pre- and postoperative pain
Time frame: At T 0 day, T 30 days and T 1 year
Number of patients needed a repositioning of the patch
Time frame: At T 0 days
Reasons for inadequate positioning
Time frame: At T 0 days
Number of repositioning necessary
Time frame: At T 0 days
Complication ratio
Time frame: At 1 year
Recurrence rate at 1 year
Time frame: At 1 year
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