Anyone had robotic Sugarbaker parastomal hernia repair Dr Cima?

Posted by bilbobubble826 @bilbobubble826, Jun 11 5:06pm

Im due to have this surgery for for parastomal ( ileostomy) hernia , because of pouching issues but no obstruction or pain,and want to hear from anyone who had it and what I might expect afterwards ? Did it help you? Any info appreciated . Thanks

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teds | @teds | Jul 5 10:54am

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@bilbobubble826
I have no idea. I put myself in the hands of the surgeon and her team and they made the decisions.

debgeo21979 | @debgeo21979 | Sep 7 6:27am

I have a large Parastomal hernia that makes my life miserable. I am to fly out to see Dr Cima in 4 weeks. Anyone have a good result with him?

debgeo21979 | @debgeo21979 | Sep 14 8:14am

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@bilbobubble826
I also wonder WHY didn’t they put in a preventative mesh at time of original surgery?
I am furious.

Susan F, Volunteer Mentor | @susanf8 | Sep 14 10:19am

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@debgeo21979 welcome to Connect! This is a great question to ask Dr Cima during your consult. I hope you will, and let us know what you hear, as many have the same question.

I know when I had my original temporary ileostomy in 1987, mesh was not something that was done. When I had a permanent ostomy in 2002, it was also not something that was usually done.

We have a monthly ostomy support video call, and one of the Arizona colorectal surgeons comes about once a year. He usually talks to us about parastomal hernias, because that is a frequent concern. He also does the sugarbaker technique.

I'm not sure when he will next be coming to the meeting. It may be November or December (or October). I will be posting the agenda a few days or a week before the meeting in this thread:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/did-you-know-there-is-a-monthly-support-meeting/