OPS-Code 5-536.49:
Closure of abdominal hernias: Closure of an incisional hernia: With alloplastic, allogeneic or xenogenous material: Laparoscopic transperitoneal, with intraperitoneal onlay mesh [IPOM], for a horizontal defect width of less than 10 cm
You have had an operation to close an incisional hernia.
A tube with a camera was pushed through an incision in your skin. The camera sent pictures of your abdominal wall and the inside of your abdomen to a screen. Tools such as forceps and scissors were then inserted through other small incisions in your abdomen.
During the operation the contents of the hernia were replaced in your stomach. A mesh was also placed on your abdominal wall from inside in order to strengthen the weakness there.
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
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
Source
The explanation of the OPS code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).