Choice of hernioplasty method based on the degree of intra-abdominal hypertension

Abstract

Aim. To study the variability of intra-abdominal pressure and the choice of hernioplasty method for large and giant abdominal hernias.Material and Methods. This study analyzed the outcomes of various hernial orifice repair methods in 134 patients with large and giant hernias of the anterior and lateral abdominal walls. The majority of cases involved incisional hernias (n=52), while 47 patients presented with recurrent hernias, and 35 cases involved primary hernias. In 84.3% of cases, the hernias were localized in the anterior abdominal wall, and concomitant comorbidities were identified in 82 patients. Preoperative evaluations included clinical examination, imaging studies, and assessment of intra-abdominal pressure. Research results. In 31 (29.2%) observations, hernia repair was performed using the inlay method due to high intra-abdominal pressure. Anterior and posterior component separation with prosthetic reinforcement using the sub lay technique was carried out in 21 patients (7.5%). Additionally, the placement of a mesh prosthesis using the on lay method was performed in 54 patients (20.7%). The overall mortality rate was 2.2% (n=3), while 11 patients experienced recurrence in the late postoperative period, resulting in a recurrence rate of 8.2%.Conclusion. The increasing frequency of abdominal and retroperitoneal surgeries has led to a rise in the incidence of abdominal hernias. Traditional hernia repair techniques continue to evolve, and new, minimally invasive approaches are being developed to enhance patient outcomes. Despite ongoing advancements in surgical techniques for large and giant abdominal hernias, several challenges remain unresolved, necessitating further research and innovation in this field.