Outcomes of laparoscopic small ventral hernia repair using barbed suture in young females; A prospective study.

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate the outcomes of laparoscopic ventral hernia repair using barbed sutures in females.

METHODS

The prospective study was conducted at Civil Hospital Karachi from April 1 to November 30, 2024, and comprised females aged 18-45 years with primary ventral hernia defects of <2cm. The participants underwent laparoscopic repair with barbed sutures. Data was collected during four follow-up visits over one year. Key outcomes assessed were hospital stay duration, hernia recurrence, postoperative pain, and time to return to normal activities. Data was analysed using SPSS 20.

RESULTS

Of the 61 women with mean age 32±7 years, 49(80.3%) were discharged within 24 hours, while 9(14.75%) required 48 hours and 3(4.9%) required 72 hours. Most participants 57(93.4%) returned to work within one week. A low recurrence rate 1(1.75%) was observed during the follow-up. No major complications were reported.

CONCLUSIONS

Barbed sutures was found to be an effective and safe alternative for repairing small ventral hernia defects in young females. education.