Objective: To achieve consensus on the best practices in the management of ventral hernias
(VH). Background: Management patterns for VH are heterogeneous, often with little …

After abdominopelvic surgery, there are 90–93% of patients who develop postoperative
adhesions. Post‐operative adhesions can occur after various surgical procedures, which not …

Implantable meshes used in tension‐free repair operations facilitate treatment of internal soft‐
tissue defects. However, clinical meshes fail to achieve anti‐deformation, anti‐adhesion …

There is no consensus on the ideal location for mesh placement in open ventral hernia
repair (OVHR). We aim to identify the mesh location associated with the lowest rate of …

Background Ventral hernia repairs are one of the most common procedures performed by
the general surgeon. They are also among the most complex procedures performed. We …

Aim The aim of this paper was to provide a narrative review of surgical site infection after
hernia surgery and the influence of perioperative preventative interventions. Methods The …

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine whether preoperative nutritional
counseling and exercise (prehabilitation) in obese patients with ventral hernia repair (VHR) …

Surgical mesh has become an indispensable tool in hernia repair to improve outcomes and
reduce costs; however, efforts are constantly being undertaken in mesh development to …

Primary ventral hernias and ventral incisional hernias have been a challenge for surgeons
throughout the ages. In the current era, incisional hernias have increased in prevalence due …

Background Today, ventral hernia repair is predominantly performed with meshes. There is
no meta-analysis of high quality evidence that compares the results of suture to mesh repair …