ReviewHernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery2019
Primary non-complicated midline ventral hernia: is laparoscopic IPOM still a reasonable approach?
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- "Comparative safety and efficacy of robotic TAPP and IPOM techniques in ventral hernia repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis of Short-term Outcomes".Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Laparoscopic intraperitoneal onlay mesh (IPOM) with fascial repair (IPOM-plus) for ventral and incisional hernia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2024Pooled it
- The concept of Laparoscopic Intracorporeal Rectus Aponeuroplasty (LIRA) technique in complex abdominal hernias based on size and location.BMC surgery · 2026Article
- Abdominal reconstruction by sublay reinforcement after radical resection of abdominal desmoid tumors.Surgery today · 2026Article
- Long-term outcomes of a modified LIRA (laparoscopic intracorporeal rectus aponeuroplasty) technique for ventral hernia repair.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
- Is biological mesh a suitable option for laparoscopic intraperitoneal onlay mesh plus (IPOM plus) repair in the treatment of abdominal wall hernias?BMC surgery · 2025Article
- Evaluating the impact of diastasis recti on ipom plus ventral hernia repair.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2025Article
- Ventral Hernia Repair: A Journey from Laparoscopic to Robotic Surgery: Is Cost Efficiency Guaranteed?Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
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- Are Surgeons Going to Be Left Holding the Bag? Incisional Hernia Repair and Intra-Peritoneal Non-Absorbable Mesh Implant Complications.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Surgical techniques and effectiveness of laparoscopic resection of abdominal wall desmoid-type fibromatosis and defect reconstruction: a single-center retrospective analysis.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2024Article
- Laparoscopic intracorporeal rectus aponeuroplasty (LIRA) technique versus intraperitoneal onlay mesh (IPOM plus) for ventral hernia repair: a comparative analysis.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2024Article
- Laparoscopic vs open repair for primary midline ventral hernia: a prospective cohort study.Langenbeck's archives of surgery · 2023Article
- Experimental evaluation of the use of starch and carboxymethylcellulose in the prevention of intraperitoneal adhesions in hernia surgery with coated meshes.Acta cirurgica brasileira · 2023Article
- Primary closure of the midline abdominal wall defect during laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: analysis of risk factors for failure and outcomes at 5 years follow-up.Surgical endoscopy · 2022Article
- Post-partum abdominal wall insufficiency syndrome (PPAWIS): lessons learned from a single surgeon's experience based on 200 cases.BMC surgery · 2022Article
- Predictive factors of recurrence for laparoscopic repair of primary and incisional ventral hernias with single mesh from a multicenter study.Scientific reports · 2022Article
- The current state of robotic retromuscular repairs-a qualitative review of the literature.Surgical endoscopy · 2021Review
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Abstract
purposeVentral hernia repair has become a common procedure, but the way in which it is performed still depends on surgeon's skill, experience, and habit. The initial open approach is faced with extensive dissection and a high risk of infection and prolonged hospital stay. To tackle these problems, minimally invasive procedures are gaining interest. Several new techniques are emerging, but laparoscopic intra-peritoneal onlay mesh (IPOM) is still the mainstay for many surgeons. We will discuss why laparoscopic IPOM is still a valuable approach in the treatment of primary non-complicated midline hernias and review the current literature.
methodsWe performed a literature search across PubMed and MEDLINE using the following search terms: "Laparoscopic hernia repair", "Ventral hernia repair" and "Primary ventral hernia". Articles corresponding to these search terms were individually reviewed by the primary author and selected on relevance.
conclusionLaparoscopic IPOM still is a good approach for the efficient treatment of primary non-complicated midline hernias. Several techniques are emerging, but are faced with increased costs, technical difficulties, and low study patient volume. Further research is warranted to show superiority and applicability of these new techniques over laparoscopic IPOM, but until then laparoscopic IPOM should remain the go-to technique.
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