Laparoscopic versus open surgical techniques for ventral or incisional hernia repair - Sauerland,
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Introduction Development of an incisional hernia after abdominal surgery is a common
complication following laparotomy. Following recent advancements in laparoscopic and …

Importance Incisional hernia is the most frequent surgical complication after laparotomy. Up
to 30% of all patients undergoing laparotomy develop an incisional hernia. Objective To …

Background Laparoscopic ventral and incisional hernia repair has been reported in a
number of small trials to have equivalent or superior outcomes to open repair. Methods …

Since the introduction of anaesthesia by Morton in 1846, and as survivable abdominal
surgery became more common, so did the incidence of incisional hernias. Since then, more …

Background Nomenclature for mesh insertion during ventral hernia repair is inconsistent
and confusing. Several terms, including 'inlay','sublay'and 'underlay', can refer to the same …

Context The utility of laparoscopic repair in the treatment of incisional hernia repair is still
contentious. Objectives The aim was to conduct a meta-analysis of RCTs investigating the …

Importance Despite rapid adoption of the robotic platform for ventral hernia repair with
intraperitoneal mesh in the United States, there is no level I evidence comparing it with the …

BACKGROUND: The aim of this article is to analyze laparoscopic versus open repair of
incisional/ventral hernia (IVH). METHODS: A systematic review of the literature was …

Background A meta-analysis of studies from multiple countries has shown that the incidence
of incisional hernia varies from 4% to 10% depending on the type of operation. No …