Johnson & Johnson Institute
Ventral hernia repair - medium hernia with mesh
Prep & patient positioning
- A supine position with the arms tucked at the patient's sides, for patients with midline hernias.
- A lateral decubitus or modified lateral decubitus position, for hernias of the flanks or posterior abdominal wall.
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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