✦ HERNIA SURGERY · OPEN VENTRAL

Open Ventral Hernia Repair

Q: What is the difference between open and laparoscopic ventral hernia repair?

Open repair provides direct access for large defects and sublay mesh placement. Laparoscopic repair uses smaller incisions with IPOM mesh placement. Both achieve similar recurrence rates — choice depends on defect size and patient factors.

Q: When should I have my ventral hernia repaired?

All symptomatic ventral hernias should be repaired. Larger hernias should be repaired electively before they enlarge further, as repair becomes more complex with increasing size.

Q: How long is recovery after open ventral hernia repair?

1–3 days hospital stay depending on hernia size. Return to light activity in 2 weeks. Heavy lifting restricted for 6 weeks until mesh has fully integrated.

Open surgical repair of ventral hernias with mesh reinforcement — for umbilical, epigastric, and incisional hernias.

60–120 Min TREATMENT DURATION

1–3 Days CARE SETTING

Open APPROACH

3–4 Weeks RECOVERY TIMELINE

What is Open Ventral Hernia Repair?

Open ventral hernia repair addresses hernias through the anterior abdominal wall — umbilical, epigastric, and incisional hernias — through a direct incision over the hernia defect. Mesh reinforcement reduces recurrence from 20–30% with suture alone to under 5% with mesh. Dr. Tagore Mohan Grandhi performs open ventral hernia repair for all sizes of ventral hernia, with mesh placed in the sublay (retromuscular) position for optimal integration and lowest recurrence. Complex large defects may require component separation.

Suitable for patients with symptomatic umbilical, epigastric, or incisional ventral hernias of any size requiring open surgical repair.

How the Procedure Works

Pre-operative Assessment

Clinical examination and CT scan confirm defect size, location, and content. Nutritional optimisation and weight management planned if needed.

Incision

Direct incision over the hernia defect. Hernia sac identified, dissected, and reduced into the abdomen.

Mesh Placement

Large polypropylene or biological mesh placed in the retromuscular (sublay) position for optimal tissue integration and lowest recurrence.

Fascial Closure

Anterior fascia closed over the mesh with absorbable sutures. Closed suction drain placed if large dissection space.

Recovery

1–3 day admission depending on hernia size. Heavy lifting avoided for 6 weeks until mesh integrates fully.

Outcomes

60–120 MinTREATMENT DURATION

1–3 DaysCARE SETTING

OpenAPPROACH

3–4 WeeksRECOVERY TIMELINE

Who Needs This Treatment?

→Mesh reduces ventral hernia recurrence from 20–30% suture-only to under 5%
→Retromuscular sublay mesh placement provides optimal long-term reinforcement
→Direct access for full assessment and repair of all defect components
→Suitable for all sizes of ventral hernia including large and complex defects

Open ventral hernia repair with sublay mesh placement gives patients the most durable long-term result. For large or complex ventral hernias, direct open access ensures every component of the defect is properly addressed.

— Dr. Tagore Mohan Grandhi, Senior Consultant Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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