SynthesisWorld journal of surgery2006
Outcomes following laparoscopic versus open repair of incisional hernia.
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- Comparative analysis of laparoscopic, retro-muscular, and open mesh repair techniques for ventral and incisional hernias: a comprehensive review and meta-analysis.Updates in surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Laparoscopic versus open surgical techniques for ventral or incisional hernia repair.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2011Pooled it
- Randomized clinical trial of laparoscopic hernia repair comparing titanium-coated lightweight mesh and medium-weight composite mesh.Surgical endoscopy · 2013Trial
- Feasibility and safety of laparoscopic small bowel resections with intracorporal anastomosis in emergency settings - a retrospective single centre study.Langenbeck's archives of surgery · 2026Article
- A Case of Abdominal Incisional Bladder Hernia.Cureus · 2024Article
- Ultra-micro instrument in laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) hernioplasty.Updates in surgery · 2024Article
- Single-center, retrospective study of the outcome of laparoscopic inguinal herniorrhaphy in children.Medicine · 2017Observational
- Robotic-assisted ventral hernia repair: a multicenter evaluation of clinical outcomes.Surgical endoscopy · 2017Article
- Laparoscopic surgery: A qualified systematic review.World journal of methodology · 2015Article
- Assessing the safety of outpatient ventral hernia repair: a NSQIP analysis of 7666 patients.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2015Article
- Analysing the benefits of laparoscopic hernia repair compared to open repair: A meta-analysis of observational studies.Journal of minimal access surgery · 2012Article
- Shrinkage of intraperitoneal onlay mesh in sheep: coated polyester mesh versus covered polypropylene mesh.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2010Article
- Incisional hernia repair - laparoscopic or open surgery?Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England · 2009Article
- Open versus laparoscopic incisional hernia repair: something different from a meta-analysis.Surgical endoscopy · 2008Review
- Minimally invasive ventral herniorrhaphy: an analysis of 6,266 published cases.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2008Review
- Current opinions about laparoscopic incisional hernia repair: a survey of practicing surgeons.American journal of surgery · 2007Article
- Operative treatment of ventral hernia using prosthetic materials.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2007Article
- Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: pros and cons compared with open hernia repair.JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic SurgeonsReview
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7 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
aimThe purpose of this study was to compare short- and long-term outcomes for patients undergoing laparoscopic or open surgery for incisional hernia repair using meta-analytical techniques.
methodsA literature search was performed to identify comparative studies reporting outcomes on laparoscopic versus open surgery for incisional hernia repair. A random-effect meta-analytical model was used and subgroup analysis performed on high-quality studies, those reporting on more than 30 patients, and those published since 2000.
resultsFive studies, with a total of 351 patients, satisfied the inclusion criteria. Laparoscopic surgery was attempted in 148 (42.2%) patients. Overall, in the laparoscopic group, operative time was significantly longer--by 12.0 minutes (P = 0.03) and length of stay reduced by 3.3 days (P < 0.003) although this finding was associated with significant heterogeneity between studies (P < 0.001). There was no difference in the short-term adverse events between the groups, but there were fewer wound infections for laparoscopic patients in high-quality studies [odds ratio (OR) = 0.22, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.05, 0.85, P = 0.03] and those reporting on more than 30 patients (OR = 0.19, 95% CI: 0.04, 0.84, P = 0.03). No difference in hernia recurrence was shown in the overall or subgroup analysis.
conclusionsLaparoscopic incisional hernia repair was associated with a reduced length of stay and lower wound infection rate. The impact on post-operative quality of life and financial implications needs further prospective, validated evaluation.
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