Repair of giant abdominal incisional hernia using self-expanding Composix kugel patch: A report of 14 cases

Objective: To summarize the experience of intraperitoneal repair of the giant abdominal incisional hernia using Composix kugel(CK)patch.Methods: The clinical data of 14 patients with giant abdominal incisional hernia were retrospectively analyzed,who underwent the intraperitoneal repair of hernia with self-expanding CK patch from March 2003 to November 2005.Results: Among 14 patients 1 patient had serous swelling and 2 had partial disruption of wound.All the patients were cured.Relapse occurred in none of the patients during the follow-up of 3 to 36 months(19 months on average).Conclusions: Application of CK patch in the intraperitoneal repair of giant abdominal incisional hernia is less invasive,convenient with few postoperative complications.However,the cost is high.