ArticleSurgical endoscopy2017
Postoperative complications as an independent risk factor for recurrence after laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: a prospective study of 417 patients with long-term follow-up.
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- Comparison of facial defect closure and non-fascial closure in ventral hernia repair: A systematic review and Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials with trial sequential analysis.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Ventral hernia is a chronic disease: a systematic review of long-term outcomes beyond 5 years.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2025Pooled it
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- Laparoscopic versus hybrid approach for treatment of incisional ventral hernia: a prospective randomised multicentre study, 1-year results.Surgical endoscopy · 2020Trial
- Laparoscopic versus hybrid approach for treatment of incisional ventral hernia: a prospective randomized multicenter study of 1-month follow-up results.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2018Trial
- Effect of fixation devices on postoperative pain after laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: a randomized clinical trial of permanent tacks, absorbable tacks, and synthetic glue.Langenbeck's archives of surgery · 2018Trial
- Robotic ventral hernia repair versus non-robotic techniques: a SAGES systematic review and meta-analysis.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
- Synergistic impact of nutritional risk, glycemic control, and systemic inflammation on Abdominal Compartment Syndrome in diabetic patients following complex ventral hernia repair: a development and validation study.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- Ventral hernia repair with T-line hernia mesh: A multi-institutional experience.Surgery in practice and science · 2025Article
- Mapping the therapeutic landscape in emergency incisional hernia: a scoping review.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2025Article
- The effect of clinically significant weight loss prior to open ventral hernia repair.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2024Article
- Comparative long-term effectiveness between ventral hernia repairs with biosynthetic and synthetic mesh.Surgical endoscopy · 2023Review
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- Transversus abdominis release (TAR) procedure: a retrospective analysis of an abdominal wall reconstruction group.Scientific reports · 2022Article
- Predictive factors of recurrence for laparoscopic repair of primary and incisional ventral hernias with single mesh from a multicenter study.Scientific reports · 2022Article
- Open versus laparoscopic umbilical and epigastric hernia repair: nationwide data on short- and long-term outcomes.Surgical endoscopy · 2022Article
- Postoperative ileus after laparoscopic primary and incisional abdominal hernia repair with intraperitoneal mesh (DynaMesh®-IPOM versus Parietex™ Composite): a single institution experience.Langenbeck's archives of surgery · 2021Article
- Lessons learned from 227 biological meshes used for the surgical treatment of ventral abdominal defects.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2020Article
- Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair with intraperitoneal onlay mesh-results from a general surgical unit.Irish journal of medical science · 2019Article
- Laparoscopic management of recurrent ventral hernia: an experience of 222 patients.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundLaparoscopic ventral hernia repair (LVHR) has become widely used. This study evaluates outcomes of LVHR, with particular reference to complications, seromas, and long-term recurrence.
methodsA review of a prospective database of consecutive patients undergoing LVHR with intraperitoneal onlay mesh (IPOM) was performed at a single institution. Patient's characteristics, surgical procedures, and postoperative outcomes were analyzed and related to long-term recurrence.
resultsFrom 2005 to 2014, 417 patients underwent LVHR. Mean age and body mass index (BMI) were 54 years and 31 kg/m
conclusionLVHR combines the benefits of laparoscopy with those of mesh repair. Seroma formation should no longer be considered as a complication. It is spontaneously regressive in most cases. Postoperative complications and their degree of severity appear to be independent prognostic factors for recurrence, which can be limited with a standardized technique and may make IPOM-LVHR a reference procedure.
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