Despite advances in surgical technique and prosthetic technologies, the risks for recurrence
and infection are high following the repair of incisional ventral hernias. High-quality data …

Emergency repair of complicated abdominal wall hernias may be associated with worsen
outcome and a significant rate of postoperative complications. There is no consensus on …

As the use of breast reconstruction and postmastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT) has increased
over the past decade, the typical approach to integrating radiotherapy with breast …

Objective: Our objective was to evaluate the safety and durability of biologic mesh for single-
staged reconstruction of contaminated fields. Introduction: The presence of contamination …

BACKGROUND: In the presence of contamination, the repair of a ventral incisional hernia
(VIH) is challenging. The presence of comorbidities poses an additional risk for …

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate which mesh type yields lower recurrence
and complication rates after ventral hernia repair. Summary Background Data: More than …

Hernia reconstruction is one of the most frequently practiced surgical procedures worldwide.
Plastic surgery plays a pivotal role in reestablishing desired abdominal wall structure and …

Despite improved outcomes in many other areas of surgery, abdominal wall hernia
formation still complicates 11% to 50% of all laparotomies. 1–6 It remains the most common …

Objective: To review mesh products currently available for ventral hernia repair and to
evaluate their efficacy in complex repair, including contaminated and reoperative fields …

Preserving patients' native tissues has posed many challenges for surgeons. Increased life
expectancy is leading to a proportionately older surgical population with weaker tissues. The …