Background: Open sublay technique and laparoscopic intraperitoneal onlay mesh (IPOM)
technique are the most common used procedures in ventral and incisional hernia repair …

Background The enhanced view totally extraperitoneal (eTEP) approach is becoming
increasingly more widely accepted as a promising technique in the treatment of ventral …

Background Currently, minimally invasive approach is preferred for the treatment of ventral
hernias. After the introduction of extended view totally extraperitoneal (e-TEP) technique …

Background Laparoscopic enhanced-view totally extraperitoneal retromuscular repair (eTEP-
RM) was recently introduced as a new technique for ventral hernia repair. The aim of the …

Background There are no randomized controlled trials comparing the eTEP with IPOM repair
and this randomized study was designed to compare the two techniques in terms of early …

Introduction Incisional hernias can complicate up to 25% of laparotomies, and successful
repair remains a significant clinical challenge for surgeons. Recently, the surgical technique …

Purpose The ideal location for mesh placement in minimally invasive ventral hernia repair
(VHR) is still up for debate. We undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis (SRMA) to …

Background Laparoscopy for ventral hernia repair is now an established technique with its
proven benefits of less pain, early recovery, low-recurrence rate as compared to open repair …

Background The enhanced (or extended) view total extraperitoneal (TEP) access that was
initially described for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair has been applied to first …

Background The extended-view totally extraperitoneal (eTEP) approach is a promising
technique for abdominal wall hernias and has increased in popularity among hernia …