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If the mesh is removed laparoscopically and there is a hernia, can it be fixed via open method tissue repair in the same surgery or is that too much for the body to take. Otherwise I guess you would have to walk around with a hernia while waiting to heal up enough for your second surgery
Also since a Kugel patch goes in via open method but is placed preperitoneally or inside of the abdominal wall, Is it better to be removed open or laparoscopically. -
I am in the same boat but my right side was put in open and is a preperitoneal patch so I think it is best to be removed laparoscopically. I have seen a few doctors recommended by this forum. They would remove the right and replace with a newer lighter weight mesh as well as fix the left side with mesh. All in one operation and doctors seem very good. It is tempting but I am still paranoid about mesh after my previous problems with the kugel patch. Alternative is to have open removal and tissue repair but that can be a tough surgery from what I read. I have also read that many people who have their mesh removed laparoscopically don’t have any hernias present. The scar tissue has covered them up. Not sure if you would be in this group or how to tell beforehand. The doctors I talked to seem to think I would need mesh. This may be because mine was put in open and not laparoscopically?
I guess the question is can you remove mesh laparoscopically and if there is a hernia present, can you get a tissue repair? if yes, does it happen right then or do you wait to recover and the go in from the other side. Seems like no solution is easy! -
Arkj93 I hope the surgery was a success. I am considering mesh removal with Dr Belyanski also. How is your recovery going. If there was a hernia present after removal did he put in new mesh or perform a tissue repair. Thanks