Background Open and laparoscopic approaches to ventral hernia repair are generally
exclusive of each other. However, select patients with difficult hernias may benefit from …

Background Ventral hernias are increasingly managed with minimally invasive laparoscopic
surgery. Invasive open surgery is typically used for the repair of large‐sized hernias (> 10 …

Background An incisional hernia develops in 3% to 13% of laparotomy incisions, with
primary suture repair of ventral hernias yielding unsatisfactory results. The introduction of a …

Background Generous overlap by a well-transfixed mesh is important in laparoscopic ventral
hernia repair (LVHR). Mesh is usually introduced through a 10-mm trocar and fixed by …

Introduction Laparoscopic approach has become standard for many ventral hernia repairs.
The benefits of minimal access include reduced wound complications, faster functional …

Background. Ventral and incisional hernias remain a problem for surgeons with reported
recurrence rates of 25–50% for open repairs. Laparoscopic approaches offer several …

Purpose Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair with mesh versus laparoscopic ventral hernia
defect closure with mesh reinforcement. The primary end-point was recurrence. Methods …

The approach to surgical repair of ventral hernias remains a much debated topic but
laparoscopic ventral hernia repair is a well-established technique. Compared with open …

Laparoscopic repair of ventral hernias gained strong popularity in the late nineties with
some of the early enthusiasm lost later in time. We review the current status and challenges …

Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair, a topic of great debate today, has evolved to be a
feasible and safe procedure. It has been shown to be as effective as open repair, with a …