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ReviewCureus2023

Contemporary Approaches to Hernia Repair: A Narrative Review in General Surgery.

Olusegun A Olanrewaju, Ayesha Saleem, Frank Ansah Owusu, Peddi Pavani, Raja Ram, Giustino Varrassi

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Review in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 12 papers.

0numbers the graph read from it
0cells of the map it votes in
12citing papers in PubMed
5.1field-weighted citation impact, top 4% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

12 citing papers in PubMed, 16 citations in OpenAlex.

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  4. A scoping review of abdominal wall functional assessment in patients with hernias.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2025
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  12. Outcomes of Bilateral Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Dual-Mesh Laparoscopic TEP Technique.JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 5 institutions in 6 countries.

Olusegun A OlanrewajuPure and Applied Biology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, NGA.
Ayesha SaleemSurgery, Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar, Peshawar, PAK.
Frank Ansah OwusuMedicine, Stavropol State Medical University, Stavropol, RUS.
Peddi PavaniGeneral Surgery, Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool, IND.
Raja RamMedicine, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, USA.
Giustino VarrassiPain Medicine, Paolo Procacci Foundation, Rome, ITA.
Washington Hospital · USFondazione Roma · ITKurnool Medical College · INLadoke Akintola University of Technology · NGMedStar Washington Hospital Center · US

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This narrative review offers a thorough and inclusive examination of modern techniques for hernia repair in general surgery. This exploration spans the development of new methods, substances, and technology, providing insight into the significant changes in hernia treatment in recent years. An extensive examination of peer-reviewed literature, encompassing historical advancements, conventional approaches, and the rise of contemporary surgical tactics, was undertaken. Key focus areas include integrating mesh technology, minimally invasive procedures, biological meshes, and 3D printing improvements. The overview explains the historical development from traditional open surgeries to the introduction of laparoscopic procedures, providing detailed information on several modern approaches. The presentation includes information on the utilization of mesh, concerns particular to individual patients, and the increasing importance of robots. An extensive analysis examines complications, obstacles, and current trends, thoroughly assessing safety profiles and patient outcomes. This review aims to consolidate existing information, highlight areas lacking research, and provide future paths to enhance outcomes for patients undergoing general surgery. At the same time, the field of hernia repair experiences significant changes. The integration of classic and contemporary approaches illustrates the changing character of hernia repair, enabling a nuanced understanding among physicians and academics alike.

Indexed as

general surgeryherniahiatus herniarepairsymptomatic hernia

Identifiers

PMID38299132
PMCPMC10828544
OpenAlexW4390477512

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