Background There is no published data regarding the relationship between hospital volume
and outcomes in patients undergoing laparoscopic diaphragmatic hernia repair. We …

Diaphragmatic hernias can present as retrocostoxiphoid hernias (RCXH) or diaphragmatic
dome hernias. The RCXH include the Larrey hernia (LH), the Morgagni hernia (MH), and the …

Objective To determine the comparative effectiveness of various approaches to
diaphragmatic hernia (DH) repair, including open abdominal, laparoscopic abdominal, and …

Background Adult-congenital diaphragmatic hernias and chronic traumatic diaphragmatic
hernias are uncommon entities that are often technically challenging to repair. There is …

Purpose The objectives of this study are to evaluate the associations between ventral hernia
repair procedure volume and patient outcomes, including both clinical and economic …

The optimal operative approach for repair of diaphragmatic hernia remains debated. The
aim of this study was to examine the utilization of laparoscopy and compare the outcomes of …

Background Published studies evaluating the effect of robotic assistance on clinical
outcomes and costs of care in diaphragmatic hernia repair (DHR) have been limited. Study …

Background Diaphragmatic hernia (DH), congenital or traumatic, is uncommon but
sometimes can lead to a serious surgical emergency. There are no clinical guidelines or …

Background The health-care burden related to ventral hernia management is substantial,
with more than 3 billion dollars in expenditures annually in the US. Previous studies have …

Abstract Title Surgeon Volume Plays a Significant Role in Outcomes and Cost Following
Open Incisional Hernia Repair Purpose Incisional hernia is a common complication …