Introduction There is an increasingly controversial debate about the best possible incisional
hernia repair technique. Despite the good outcomes of laparoscopic IPOM, concerns about …

Background There is strong evidence suggesting that excessive fat distribution, for example,
in the bowel mesentery or a reduction in lean body mass (sarcopenia) can influence short …

Objective The objective of this systematic review is to analyse the randomised control trials
(RCTs) comparing the self-gripping mesh (SGM) with sutured mesh fixation (SMF) in open …

This case series aims to demonstrate that hernia surgery is safe and feasible using the
Versius® robotic system from CMR Surgical, and to describe the surgical techniques used. It …

Background The incidence of incisional hernia after major abdominal surgery via a midline
laparotomy is 20–41 per cent with short-term follow-up, and over 50 per cent in those …

Background: Inguinal, femoral, and abdominal hernia repairs are the most common surgical
procedure worldwide. However, studies on hernia disease burden are notably limited, in …

Purpose Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair is a well-established technique with satisfying
outcomes even at long term for the treatment of incisional and ventral hernia. However, the …

Introduction Based on meta-analyses and registry data, the European Hernia Society and
the Americas Hernia Society have published guidelines for the treatment of umbilical …

Introduction How best to treat a small (< 2 cm) umbilical hernia continues to be the subject of
controversial debate. The recently published guidelines for treatment of umbilical hernias …

Abstract Background The Fellowship Council (FC) is a robust accreditation body with
numerous fellowships; however, no specific criteria exist for hernia fellowships. This study …