AIM: To review current applications of the laparoscopic surgery while highlighting the
standard procedures across different fields. METHODS: A comprehensive search was …

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 Incisional hernia is a frequent long-term complication after abdominal surgery,
with a prevalence greater than 30% in high-risk groups. The aim of the PRIMA trial was to …

Introduction The “MILOS concept”(mini/less open sublay repair) was developed to realize
the benefits of minimally invasive surgery and avoid the disadvantages of traditional open …

Objective: Improvement of ventral hernia repair. Background: Despite the use of mesh and
other recent improvements, the currently popular techniques of ventral hernia repair have …

Background A meta-analysis of studies from multiple countries has shown that the incidence
of incisional hernia varies from 4% to 10% depending on the type of operation. No …

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 …

Background The currently mainly used techniques of primary ventral hernia repair have
specific disadvantages and risks. Methods To minimize complications of the existing open …

Background: The principal approach to abdominal wall reconstruction requires implantation
of mesh to decrease ventral hernia recurrence. This study compared current surgical …