2014
DOI: 10.1590/s0102-67202014000100008
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Abstract: BackgroundThe laparoscopic ventral hernia repair technique made possible surgeries with smaller skin incisions and smaller dissection of the soft tissue around the hernia, therefore with a better wound, a quicker postoperative recovery and a lower complication rate.AimTo evaluate the applicability of a quality of life survey based on the molds of the American Hernia Society, European Hernia Society and Carolinas Equation for Quality of Life, through telephone in patients submitted to laparoscopic hernioplasty … Show more

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“…Sixty-three patients responded to a survey conducted 12 months after surgery based on Carolinas Equation for Quality of Life (CeQOL) [11]. Table 3 shows the characteristics of the patients who responded to the survey.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Sixty-three patients responded to a survey conducted 12 months after surgery based on Carolinas Equation for Quality of Life (CeQOL) [11]. Table 3 shows the characteristics of the patients who responded to the survey.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[ 3 4 5 ] Patient satisfaction after laparoscopic procedure is also better as compared to open repair. [ 6 ] Despite multiple advantages of the laparoscopic approach, it is utilised in only about quarter of patients with ventral hernia in developed countries. [ 7 8 ] Early post-operative pain and discomfort after laparoscopic repair remain a concern for patients requiring prolonged hospital stay and parenteral narcotic analgesics.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%