5-539.32:
Closure of abdominal hernias: Closure of other abdominal hernias: With alloplastic, allogeneic or xenogenous material: Endoscopic total extraperitoneal [TEP]
You have had an operation to close a hernia in your abdominal wall.
To close the hernia in your abdominal wall, a superficial incision was made through the skin of your abdomen. The abdominal wall is made up of several layers. A tube with a camera was pushed through the incision into your abdominal wall between these layers. This camera sent pictures to a screen. Tools such as forceps and scissors could be inserted through other small incisions in the abdomen.
During the operation the contents of the hernia were replaced in your stomach. A mesh was also inserted into your abdominal wall in order to strengthen the weakness there. Then your abdominal wall was closed.
Additional indicator
If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).