ReviewBJS open2024
Primary ventral and incisional hernias: comprehensive review.
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31 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Network meta-analysis of robotic ventral and incisional hernia repair techniques: intraperitoneal, preperitoneal, retromuscular, and sublay approaches.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Comparative study on safety and efficacy of transabdominal preperitoneal prosthesis (TAPP) versus total laparoscopic sublay repair for ventral hernias: a single-center, retrospective cohort study.Updates in surgery · 2026Article
- Surgical Complexity and Postoperative Outcomes in Recurrent Versus Primary Incisional Hernias Following Elective Retromuscular Repair: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Immunosuppression-free Nonvascularized Rectus Fascia Allotransplantation for Complex Hernia Repair.Transplantation direct · 2026Article
- Economic benefits of robotic-assisted ventral hernia repair in India: an analysis of health utility, productivity, and operational gains from the real-world ASPIRE INDIA study.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Article
- Lifestyle-related risk factors and recurrence after ventral hernia surgery: nationwide registry and survey study.BJS open · 2026Article
- A Peritoneum-Inspired Biomimetic Asymmetric Patch for Functional Repair and Anti-Adhesion in Abdominal Wall Defects.Advanced healthcare materials · 2026Article
- Practices in prehabilitation and follow-up after hernia surgery: a global survey of 135 surgeons from 20 countries.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
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- Mesh placement and risk of reoperation for recurrence after incisional hernia repair: a nationwide register-based cohort study.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2026Article
- The concept of Laparoscopic Intracorporeal Rectus Aponeuroplasty (LIRA) technique in complex abdominal hernias based on size and location.BMC surgery · 2026Article
- Risk Factors for incisional hernia development after pancreatic surgeries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Updates in surgery · 2026Review
- Time distribution and intraoperative workflow in complex midline incisional hernia repair.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2026Observational
- Prehabilitation in Obese Patients with Ventral Hernia: A Narrative Review and Proposal of a Clinical Algorithm.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Predictors of Postoperative Complications After Retromuscular Incisional Hernia Repair: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- The prehabilitation paradox in ventral hernia: from universal to personalized care.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2026Review
- Abdominal wall muscle remodeling after open transversus abdominis release: a CT-based analysis.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2026Article
- Slowly absorbable suture for fascial defect closure in open incisional hernia mesh-repair is associated with decreased long-term recurrence: a nationwide cohort study.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2026Article
- Health-related quality of life outcomes of bioabsorbable Phasix Mesh versus permanent synthetic mesh following open ventral hernia repair: a systematic literature review and narrative synthesis.Journal of abdominal wall surgery : JAWS · 2026Review
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Abstract
backgroundPrimary ventral and incisional hernias are frequent conditions that impact the quality of life of patients. Surgical techniques for ventral hernia repair are constantly evolving and abdominal wall surgery has turned into a highly specialized field.
methodsThis is a narrative review of the most recent and relevant literature on the treatment of primary ventral and incisional hernias performed by eight experts in ventral hernia surgery from across the world and includes review of classification systems, preoperative measures, descriptions of surgical techniques, and postoperative complications.
resultsRepairs of primary ventral and incisional hernias range from simple open procedures in healthy patients with small defects to complex procedures when patients are co-morbid and have large defects. Optimizing patient-related risk factors before surgery is important to decrease complication rates. Surgical repair techniques from open repairs to minimally invasive procedures are described in detail in the review. Minimally invasive techniques are technically more demanding and take longer, but decrease the risk of surgical-site infections and shorten the duration of hospital stay.
conclusionTreatment of ventral hernias aims to improve the quality of life of patients. The risks and benefits of procedures should be weighed against patients' complaints and co-morbidities. Optimizing patient-related risk factors before surgery is important.
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