Ventral Hernia

Researchers at University Hospital publish new data on ventral hernia

Published in Drug Week, January 15th, 2010

According to a study from the United States, "The laparoscopic repair of ventral hernias can result in significant postoperative pain necessitating a prolonged hospital stay, increased narcotic use, and patient dissatisfaction. Elastomeric pain pump devices with local analgesics may significantly reduce postoperative discomfort after laparoscopic ventral hernia repair."

"This prospective randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluated the effect of local anesthetic continuously infused with an elastomeric pain pump device to reduce postoperative pain. After institutional review board approval of the study, all patients undergoing laparoscopic ventral hernia...

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Source: Drug Week (2010-01-15)

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