Ventral hernia management: expert consensus guided by systematic review
Objective: To achieve consensus on the best practices in the management of ventral
hernias (VH). Background: Management patterns for VH are heterogeneous, often with little …
hernias (VH). Background: Management patterns for VH are heterogeneous, often with little …
Mesh location in open ventral hernia repair: a systematic review and network meta‐analysis
There is no consensus on the ideal location for mesh placement in open ventral hernia repair
(OVHR). We aim to identify the mesh location associated with the lowest rate of recurrence …
(OVHR). We aim to identify the mesh location associated with the lowest rate of recurrence …
Comparison of outcomes of synthetic mesh vs suture repair of elective primary ventral herniorrhaphy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Importance More than 350 000 ventral hernias are repaired in the United States annually, of
which 75% are primary ventral hernias (eg, umbilical or epigastric hernias). Despite the …
which 75% are primary ventral hernias (eg, umbilical or epigastric hernias). Despite the …
Adverse events after ventral hernia repair: the vicious cycle of complications
Background Ventral hernia repairs are one of the most common procedures performed by
the general surgeon. They are also among the most complex procedures performed. We …
the general surgeon. They are also among the most complex procedures performed. We …
Development and validation of a risk-stratification score for surgical site occurrence and surgical site infection after open ventral hernia repair
Background Current risk-assessment tools for surgical site occurrence (SSO) and surgical
site infection (SSI) are based on expert opinion or are not specific to open ventral hernia …
site infection (SSI) are based on expert opinion or are not specific to open ventral hernia …
Development and validation of a risk stratification score for ventral incisional hernia after abdominal surgery: hernia expectation rates in intra-abdominal surgery (the …
Background Ventral incisional hernias (VIH) develop in up to 20% of patients after abdominal
surgery. No widely applicable preoperative risk-assessment tool exists. We aimed to …
surgery. No widely applicable preoperative risk-assessment tool exists. We aimed to …
Stump appendicitis: a comprehensive review of literature
MK Liang, HG Lo, JL Marks - The American Surgeon, 2006 - journals.sagepub.com
Appendectomy for appendicitis is one of the most common procedures performed in the United
States. Residual tissue left after an initial appendectomy risks the development of stump …
States. Residual tissue left after an initial appendectomy risks the development of stump …
Primary fascial closure with laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: systematic review
Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (LVHR) has grown in popularity. Typically, this procedure
is performed with a mesh bridge technique that results in high rates of seroma, eventration (…
is performed with a mesh bridge technique that results in high rates of seroma, eventration (…
A 60-year literature review of stump appendicitis: the need for a critical view
A Subramanian, MK Liang - The American Journal of Surgery, 2012 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Stump appendicitis is an underreported and poorly defined condition. It is
the development of obstruction and inflammation of the residual appendix after …
the development of obstruction and inflammation of the residual appendix after …
Trans-cutaneous closure of central defects (TCCD) in laparoscopic ventral hernia repairs (LVHR)
Background Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (LVHR) has been reported to have lower
recurrence rates, fewer surgical site infections, and shorter hospital stays compared to open …
recurrence rates, fewer surgical site infections, and shorter hospital stays compared to open …