Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES): Laparoscopic Assisted Transvaginal Ventral Hernia Repair

Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES): Laparoscopic Assisted Transvaginal Ventral Hernia Repair

This is a prospective chart review/data collection study of natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) for ventral hernia repair, that will include questionnaires administered throughout the study. Subjects enrolled will be those intending to have a transvaginal NOTES ventral hernia repair. Data will be collected and reviewed through 12 months post-op.

Inclusion:

1. Umbilical or incisional hernia greater than 2 cm in size
2. Female, age 18-75
3. Mentally competent to give informed consent
4. Scheduled to undergo a transvaginal NOTES ventral hernia repair

Exclusion:

1. Pregnant women
2. Patients with defects measuring greater than 10 cm in size
3. Patients with complex hernias requiring fascial mobilization for closure
4. Morbidly obese patients (BMI >45)