A comprehensive analysis of 20 studies involving 16,247 patients revealed laparoscopic mesh repair for ventral and incisional hernias significantly lowers hernia recurrence and postoperative complications compared to open repair techniques. Patients undergoing laparoscopic procedures also experienced shorter hospital stays. While retro-muscular repairs showed lower hernia recurrence compared to laparoscopic approaches, the difference was not statistically significant. This meta-analysis supports laparoscopic repair as a preferred method due to its notable clinical advantages.
Review by Elhadidi A, Shetiwy M and Al-Katary M in Updates Surg
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