SynthesisHernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery2026
Preperitoneal extended totally extraperitoneal (PeTEP) repair for ventral hernia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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purposeVentral hernias are common abdominal wall defects associated with substantial healthcare burden and impaired quality of life. Minimally invasive extraperitoneal techniques have evolved to optimize midline reconstruction while avoiding intraperitoneal mesh placement, especially in the setting of diastasis recti. Preperitoneal Extended Totally Extraperitoneal (PeTEP) repair is a recently introduced approach, but evidence regarding its safety and effectiveness remains limited. Therefore, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to synthesize the available evidence.
methodsA systematic search of PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library was conducted to identify studies evaluating PeTEP repair for ventral hernia with or without rectus diastasis. Meta-analytical pooling of outcomes was performed using a random-effects model. All statistical analyses were conducted using R software (version 4.4.1).
resultsFour studies were included, comprising 99 patients, with a mean age of 51.53 years and a mean body mass index of 29.55 kg/m
conclusionCurrent evidence suggests that PeTEP may be a feasible minimally invasive extraperitoneal approach for ventral hernia repair. However, further comparative studies with longer follow-up are needed.
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