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Ventral Hernia Repair (Open) (Mesh) - Version 2

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Ventral Hernia Repair (Open) (Mesh) - Version 2
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.

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