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HERNIA
REPAIR Procedure/Technique
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balloon dissector was first developed for minimally invasive extraperitoneal
hernia repair. In this procedure, a balloon dissector is inserted between
tissue planes in the abdominal wall and inflated, creating a large anatomic
operating space. The dissected space is then insufflated, leaving the
peritoneum intact. Procedures such as hernia repair, bladder neck suspension
and pelvic lymphadenectomy can be performed without peritoneal violation.
GSI's SPACEMAKER® II surgical balloon dissector was developed to accommodate a laparoscope, to allow visualization during balloon insertion as well as during dissection. It allows easy identification and visualization of Cooper's ligament to aid in the successful completion of the procedure. During totally extraperitoneal laparoscopic hernia repair, SPACEMAKER® II surgical balloon dissector enables the surgeon to:  Maintain the
integrity of the peritoneum. Avoid the
risk of adhesions and complications associated with entry into the peritoneal
cavity. Offer anesthesia
alternativesTraditional open surgery for hernia repair involves an incision at the point of maximum weakness in the groin. The skin and muscle are divided and then sutured. The recuperation period is long, with a high level of discomfort during healing. Minimally invasive hernia repair, compared to traditional open surgery, typically: Involves smaller
incisions Causes less
tissue damage Causes less
pain for the patient Allows quicker
return to physical activity Results in
lower recurrence rates Advantages of using GSI's SPACEMAKER® surgical balloon dissector for hernia repair are: The SPACEMAKER®
balloon dissector is employed for about 3 minutes, streamlining
extraperitoneal laparoscopic procedures.The non-distensible
balloon is expanded with saline solution to dissect a large predictable
working space in which anatomical landmarks are easily identified.The integral
design of the SPACEMAKER® balloon dissector, with its integral
trocar, permits the entire dissection process to be performed without
the need of a scope or other instruments. The pre-mounted guide rod controls
the position of the balloon and helps maintain access to the dissected
region for subsequent trocar and scope placement. The extraperitoneal
approach avoids the risk of adhesions and complications associated with
entry into the peritoneal cavity."Inguinal hernias can be repaired by laparoscopic techniques, which have had better results than open surgery in several studies...Patients with inguinal hernias who undergo laparoscopic repair recover more rapidly and have fewer recurrences than those who undergo open surgical repair." The New England Journal of Medicine - May 29, 1997 |
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