Johnson & Johnson Institute
Ventral hernia repair - small umbilical hernia without mesh
Pre-operative patient care
Typical recommendations for pre-operative care may include, but are not limited to, any of the following:
- CT Scan with PO and IV contrast.
- Cardiopulmonary evaluation as needed.
- Anesthesiology consultation as needed.
- Nothing by mouth for 6 hours before surgery.
- Prophylactic antibiotics for patients with comorbidities such as heart disease, diabetes, previous history of colon or bowel surgery.
- BMI greater than 40 and smoking are relative contraindications.
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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