Ventral Hernia Repair (Open) (Mesh) - Version 2
DATE AND TIME: [Date and time]
URGENCY: Elective / Non-elective
SURGEON: [Name]
ASSISTANT: [Name / None]
ANAESTHETIST: [Name]
OPERATION: Ventral / Incisional Hernia Repair (Open) with Mesh Reinforcement
ANAESTHETIC: General anaesthesia
ANTIBIOTICS: IV antibiotics at induction — include biliary cover if bowel preparation performed
DVT PROPHYLAXIS: [Agent / mechanical / Not indicated]
POSITION: Supine. [Bowel preparation if colon anticipated in sac.] VTE prophylaxis.
INDICATION:
Symptomatic ventral / incisional hernia. [Repair indicated to prevent strangulation / symptoms: pain / nausea / restriction]. [Primary / recurrent]. [Defect size estimated on CT / clinical examination].
PROCEDURE: