ArticleSurgical endoscopy2021
Are laparoscopic and open ventral hernia repairs truly comparable?: A propensity-matched study in large ventral hernias.
Article in Surgical endoscopy, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.
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- Beyond acronyms: a domain-based structural analysis of abdominal wall hernia repair techniques in the contemporary literature.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
- How Reproducible Are Abdominal Wall Surgical Techniques? A Methodological Assessment of Technical Reporting in the Contemporary Literature.Journal of abdominal wall surgery : JAWS · 2026Article
- Laparoscopic Versus Robotic Ventral Hernia Repair - An ACHQC Database 5-Year Analysis.Journal of abdominal wall surgery : JAWS · 2025Article
- A comparison between robotic-assisted and open approaches for large ventral hernia repair-a multicenter analysis of 30 days outcomes using the ACHQC database.Surgical endoscopy · 2024Article
- Comparison of Medical Research Abstracts Written by Surgical Trainees and Senior Surgeons or Generated by Large Language Models.JAMA network open · 2024Article
- Retrorectus Ventral Hernia Repair Utilizing T-line Hernia Mesh: Technical Descriptions.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2024Article
- Variation in approach for midsize (4-6cm) ventral hernias across a statewide quality improvement collaborative.Surgery in practice and science · 2024Article
- The incidence and impact of enterotomy during laparoscopic and robotic ventral hernia repair: a nationwide readmissions analysis.Surgical endoscopy · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe merits of laparoscopic (LVHR) and open preperitoneal ventral hernia repair (OPPVHR) have been debated for more than 2 decades. Our aim was to determine peri-operative and long-term outcomes in large hernias.
methodsA prospective, institutional database at a tertiary hernia center was queried for patients undergoing LVHR and OPPVHR. One-to-one propensity score matching was performed for hernia defect size and follow-up.
resultsThree hundred and fifty-two LVHR and OPPVHR patients were identified with defect sizes closely matched between laparoscopic (182.0 ± 110.0 cm
conclusionLaparoscopic and open preperitoneal repair for large ventral hernias have equivalent hernia recurrence rates, postoperative pain, and QOL on long-term follow-up. Patients undergoing OPPVHR were more likely to be recurrent, complex, require components separation, and more likely to develop postoperative wound complications.
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