Johnson & Johnson Institute
Ventral hernia repair - small umbilical hernia without mesh
Post-operative patient care
Typical recommendations for post-operative care may include, but are not limited to, any of the following:
- The patient is out of bed, ambulating, with appropriate pain control.
- Diet is advanced as tolerated, with plans for discharge on postoperative day 0 for routine umbilical hernia.
- Lift nothing heavier than 25 lbs. for two weeks.
- Resumption of normal activity, minus lifting restrictions, occurs within 1 day following the procedure.
- Discharge instructions consist of pain management, instructions on the future signs and symptoms indicating potential complications (see below), and an office appointment in 1 week’s time.
References
For complete indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and adverse reactions, please reference full package insert.
George Crawford, MD prepared this procedure guide on behalf of Johnson & Johnson and its affiliates. The procedure guide reflects the opinions of the individual presenter, and the steps described may not encompass the complete steps of the procedure. Additionally, other surgeons may prefer different techniques, approaches, etc., as individual surgeon experience in his/her clinical practice, as well as patient needs, may dictate variation in procedure steps.
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This presentation is not accredited for CE/CME.
George Crawford, MD is compensated by and presenting on behalf of Johnson & Johnson and its affiliates and must present information in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
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