OPS-Code 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.
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).