Ventral Hernia Repair Procedure

What is the most common cause of a ventral (incisional) hernia?

• Congenital defect

• Trauma to the abdomen

• Weakness along a previous surgical incision

• Obesity

Which instrument is typically used to remove the old scar tissue during the procedure?

• #15 blade

• Harmonic scalpel

• #10 knife blade

• Endoscopic scissors

The mesh used in ventral hernia repair should be cut to match the exact size of the hernia defect.

• True

• False

What is the purpose of using a spinal needle during the procedure?

• To inject local anesthesia

• To reduce the hernia sac

• To measure the size of the hernia defect

• To place sutures

What is the wound classification for a standard ventral hernia repair without complications?

• Class I: Clean

• Class II: Clean-contaminated

• Class III: Contaminated

• Class IV: Dirty-infected