1. Introduction

2. Incision and Excision of Scar

3. Access to the Abdominal Cavity

4. Hernia Sac Dissection and Excision

5. Identification of Fascial Defects

6. Mesh Placement

7. Closure

8. Post-op Remarks

The patient in this case had an emergency exploratory laparotomy and diverting colostomy several years ago for a perforated colon. Following reversal of the colostomy, she developed an incisional hernia that also involved the stomal site. Here, Dr. Abadin performs an intraperitoneal mesh repair while on a surgical mission in Honduras with the World Surgical Foundation.

Watch this full-length, narrated surgical video of an intraperitoneal mesh repair for an incisional hernia performed by Dr. Abadin during a surgical mission with the World Surgical Foundation in Honduras.

Hospital Leonardo Martinez, Honduras