Complex ventral hernia (CVH) describes large, anterior, ventral hernias. The incidence of
CVH is rising rapidly due to increasing laparotomy rates in ever older, obese and co-morbid …

Introduction Abdominal wall herniation (AWH) is an increasing problem for patients,
surgeons, and healthcare providers. Surgical-site specific outcomes, such as infection …

Background Nomenclature for mesh insertion during ventral hernia repair is inconsistent
and confusing. Several terms, including 'inlay','sublay'and 'underlay', can refer to the same …

Purpose This study reviewed the literature regarding mesh migration in abdominal hernia
repair. The aim of this study is to interrogate incidence, common type of abdominal hernia …

Background A subcutaneous endoscopic onlay repair for ventral hernia with an anterior
plication of diastasis recti (DR) has been published under different names in different …

Abstract Background Surgical Mesh Infection (SMI) after Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair
(AWHR) represents a catastrophic complication. We performed a systematic review and …

In an Expert Consensus Guided by Systematic Review the panel agreed that for open
elective incisional hernia repair sublay mesh location is preferred, but open intraperitoneal …

Abdominal wall reconstruction is a relevant and important topic not only in plastic and
reconstructive surgery, but in the practice of general surgeons. The ideal anatomic location …

Introduction Surgical site occurrence (SSO) and surgical site infection (SSI) are common
concerns with incisional hernia repair. Intraoperative drain placement is a common practice …

Introduction: There continues to be very little agreement among experts on the precise
treatment strategy for incisional hernias. That is the conclusion drawn from the very limited …