Background Umbilical and epigastric hernia repairs are frequently performed surgical
procedures with an expected low complication rate. Nevertheless, the optimal method of …

Introduction Although many surgeons have adopted the use of biologic and biosynthetic
meshes in complex abdominal wall hernia repair, others have questioned the use of these …

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 For comparison of laparoscopic IPOM versus sublay technique for elective
incisional hernia repair, the number of cases included in randomized controlled trials and …

Abstract Introduction The Accreditation and Certification of Hernia Centers and Surgeons
(ACCESS) Group of the European Hernia Society (EHS) recognizes that there is a growing …

Objective: To assess the role of registries in the postmarketing surveillance of surgical
meshes. Background: To date, surgical meshes are classified as group II medical devices …

Conclusions: LVHR is a safe alternative to the open method, with the main advantages
being minimal postoperative pain, shorter recovery, and decreased wound and mesh …

Techniques in laparoscopic ventral and incisional hernia repair (LVIHR) have changed little
since Leblanc and Booth published the first series in 1993 [1] and the bridging repair they …

Introduction: Recurrent incisional hernias with a rate of around 20% account for a relatively
large proportion of all incisional hernias. It is difficult to issue any binding recommendations …

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