Background Primary and incisional hernias are often pooled in publications studying hernia
symptoms, treatment, or surgical outcomes. The question rises whether this is justified or if …

Background Abdominal wall reconstruction in patients presenting with enteric fistulas and
mesh infection is challenging. There is a consensus that synthetic mesh must be avoided in …

Introduction The absence of a standardized classification scheme for ventral hernias hinders
comparisons within the literature, indirectly delaying meaningful discussions regarding …

Purpose As the ultimate procedure which each surgeon decides to perform for a unilateral
uncomplicated inguinal hernia remains controversial, we queried the Americas Hernia …

Background Transversus abdominis release (TAR) is a surgical technique used in the
treatment of complex ventral hernias. The aim of this study was to compare outcomes of …

Purpose Diastasis recti (DR) is characterized by an alteration of the linea alba with
increased inter-recti distance (IRD). It is more frequent in females, and when symptomatic or …

Background The ideal location for mesh placement in open ventral hernia repair (OVHR)
remains under debate. Current trends lean toward underlay or sublay repair. We …

Introduction of meshes for reinforcement has revolutionized the results of abdominal wall
reconstructive surgery. Patients, even with former hopeless abdominal wall conditions, can …

Background Mesh is recommended for the repair of most hernias when prevention of
recurrence is the primary endpoint. However, mesh may be associated with increased …

The surgical treatment of hernias has developed throughout the evolution of surgery. The
fascination with hernia surgery is in part driven by its prevalence and by the variety of …