Treatment of large ventral and scrotal hernias using preoperative pneumoperitoneum.

The repair of abdominal wall hernias is a common procedure; however, large ventral or scrotal hernias with loss of domain indicate alternative methods of repair. Two successfully treated large abdominal wall hernias using preoperative pneumoperitoneum are presented and the benefits and potential complications are discussed. Preoperative pneumoperitoneum should be considered when planning the surgical repair of large abdominal wall hernias.