OPERATION: Ventral / Incisional Hernia Repair (Open) with Mesh Reinforcement
ANAESTHETIC: General anaesthesia
ANTIBIOTICS: IV antibiotics at induction — include biliary cover if bowel preparation performed
POSITION: Supine. [Bowel preparation if colon anticipated in sac.] VTE prophylaxis.
INDICATION:
Symptomatic ventral / incisional hernia. [Repair indicated to prevent strangulation / symptoms: pain / nausea / restriction]. [Primary / recurrent]. [Defect size estimated on CT / clinical examination].
PROCEDURE:
WHO Checklist performed. Abdomen prepared.