Background Umbilical and epigastric hernia repairs are frequently performed surgical
procedures with an expected low complication rate. Nevertheless, the optimal method of …

Implantable meshes used in tension‐free repair operations facilitate treatment of internal soft‐
tissue defects. However, clinical meshes fail to achieve anti‐deformation, anti‐adhesion …

Background: Many surgeons utilize biologic mesh for elective complex ventral hernia repair
(VHR; large hernias, contaminated fields, or patients with comorbid conditions). However, no …

Current research in the area of surgical mesh implants is somewhat limited to traditional
designs and synthesis of various mesh materials, whereas meshes with multiple functions …

Polypropylene (PP) mesh has been widely used in hernia repair as prosthesis material
owing to its excellent balanced biocompatibility and mechanical properties. However …

Background Primary or incisional ventral hernia repair is one of the most common surgical
procedures, addressed to general surgeons. The enhanced view-totally extraperitoneal …

Background The objective of the study was to analyse patient-reported outcome measures
(PROMs), seroma formation, long-term recurrence and chronic pain after closure of the …

Background The optimal methodology of surgical treatment of umbilical hernia in adults
remains controversial. Previously published randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and cohort …

Background Mesh is recommended for the repair of most hernias when prevention of
recurrence is the primary endpoint. However, mesh may be associated with increased …

Background and Aims: The use of mesh repair in a small-or middle-sized umbilical hernia
remains controversial, and evidence is based on only few and small heterogeneous …