Search for dissertations about: "laparoscopic hernia"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 swedish dissertations containing the words laparoscopic hernia.

2. 1. Parastomal hernia : clinical studies on definitions and prevention

   Author : Arthur Jänes; Leif Israelsson; Åke Öberg; Torbjörn Holm; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Parastomal hernia; stoma complications; prosthetic mesh; mesh complications; sigmoid stoma; ileostomy; laparoscopic stoma; CT-scan; Surgery; Kirurgi; kirurgi; Surgery;

   Abstract : The aims of the studies was to evaluate the short and long term effects on the development of parastomal hernia and stoma complications of a prophylactic prosthetic mesh placed in a sublay position at the index operation.  Also the purpose was to validate a definition of parastomal hernia at clinical examination and a method and a definition of parastomal hernia at CT-scan. READ MORE

4. 2. Minimising risk and optimising technique in ventral hernia repair

   Author : Mikael Lindmark; Ulf Gunnarsson; Karin Strigård; Frederik Helgstrand; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; hernia; complications; ventral hernia repair; laparoscopy; RCT; incisional hernia; Surgery; kirurgi;

   Abstract : Background: Abdominal wall hernia is a common pathology and adverse events related to hernia repair is thus a topic of considerable importance. Hernia is a disease that affect both sexes and people of all ages.The thesis is based upon four papers. Study I, II and III are analysing complications related to ventral hernia repair. READ MORE

5. 3. Femoral and Inguinal Hernia : How to Minimize Adverse Outcomes Following Repair

   Author : Ursula Dahlstrand; Ulf Gunnarsson; Gabriel Sandblom; Staffan Wollert; Andrew Kingsnorth; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; femoral hernia; inguinal hernia; adverse outcome; complication; recurrence; chronic pain; long-term pain; emergency; mortality; TEP; Lichtenstein; local anesthesia; Surgery; Kirurgi;

   Abstract : Groin hernia is common, and each year 200 repairs per 100 000 adult inhabitants are performed in Sweden. Groin hernias are either inguinal or femoral (2-4%). Elective repair is not associated with an excess mortality, but adverse outcomes include recurrence and long-term pain. READ MORE

6. 4. Implementation of Modern Incisional Hernia Repair Techniques

   Author : Peder Rogmark; Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Hernia Mesh Repair; Incisional Hernia; Randomised Controlled Trial; Mesh Contraction; Long-term Outcome; Open vs Laparoscopic Surgery; Incisional Hernia; Hernia Mesh Repair; Randomised Controlled Trial; Mesh Contraction; Long-term Outcome; Laparoscopic vs Open Surgery;

   Abstract : Incisional hernia is one of the most common complications (5–20%) after abdominal surgery. Surgery is the only option to cure a hernia. Symptoms of an incisional hernia depend on the size of the abdominal wall defect and the protruding tissue. About 30% of the patients with an incisional hernia will have an operation performed. READ MORE

7. 5. Audit of groin hernia repair

   Author : Anders Kald; Lloyd M. Nyhus; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : Groin hernia; inguinal hernia; complications; re-operation; recurrence; audit; cost-effectiveness; mesh; laparoscopy; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : Inguinal hernia repair is the most frequent procedure in general surgery. In the USA approximately 700,000 groin hernioplasties are carried out annually and accounts for almost US$ 3 billion in annual health care revenue. In Sweden approximately 20,000 hernia operations are performed annually and more than 3,000 of them are recurrent hernias. READ MORE