Sublay tension-free herniorrhaphy with prosthetic mesh for incisional hernia(a report of 21 cases).

Objective To discuss the surgical technique and efficacy of Sublay tension-free herniorrhaphy for incisional hernias.Methods Analysis the clinical data including 21 cases of abdominal wall incisional hernia,treated by the Sublay tension-free herniorrhaphy during the last 6 years retrospectively.Results All patients were cured without severe complications and there were no death cases.The follow-up duration ranged from 5 to 60 months.The most common complications were postoprative chronic pain(24 %),feeling of foreign body(14 %),hernia recurrence(5 %),and local swell in the area of hernia repair(14 %).Conclusions Sublay tension-free hernia repair could be one of the most safe and effective procedure for incisional hernia,with the advantages of better recovery,lower recurrence rate and less effect of abdominal visceras.