Ventralax – A cost effective IPOM (IntraPeritonial Onlay Mesh) repair for small umbilical hernias by open method

Authors

  • R. Annie Stephy Edwin
  • Ragumani
  • Imran Thariq Ajmal

Keywords:

Hernia, Symptoms, Surgery, laparoscopy, Patients

Abstract

Background: Both the best surgical technique and the best equipment to employ in this treatment are still up for discussion when it comes to ventral hernias. Owing to the lower cost/efficiency ratio, the open technique is more likely to be used for small size faults. However, laparoscopy yields superior results for medium-sized problems while being more expensive. This study examines the outcomes of a straightforward and successful laparoscopic mesh repair method for small- to medium-sized ventral lesions utilizing the Ventralex® ST patch

Method:

Between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024, 30 patients with ventral primary nonobstructive abdominal wall defects (up to 3 cm) treated laparoscopically using the intraperitoneal onlay mesh repair technique with Ventralex® patch (22 patients) and Ventralex® ST patch (8 patients). Results were prospectively analyzed based on postoperative complications, postoperative pain, recurrent hernia, and quality of life.

Results:

The technique was used in 30 patients with umbilical hernia (64.5%),  patients with juxta-umbilical hernia (19.3%), and patients with epigastric hernia (16.1%). Out of these, 12 patients had nonreducible (nonobstructive) hernia. The median operating time was 55 minutes (range 40–80 min). Minor complications were recorded in 16.1%. The mean hospitalization time was 1.24 days (range 1–2). After a median follow-up of 39 months (range 20–81), the recurrence rate was 11.1% and nil (p = 0.010), and other complaints were recorded in 11.1% and 3.3% of patients (p = 0.293), for Ventralex® patch and Ventralex® ST patch, respectively

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2025-06-02

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Edwin RAS, Ragumani R, Ajmal IT. Ventralax – A cost effective IPOM (IntraPeritonial Onlay Mesh) repair for small umbilical hernias by open method. J Neonatal Surg [Internet]. 2025Jun.2 [cited 2025Oct.14];14(29S):1001-1. Available from: https://jneonatalsurg.com/index.php/jns/article/view/6962

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Vol. 14 No. 29S (2025): Journal of Neonatal Surgery

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