Objective To compare the laparotomy and laparoscopy techniques for correction of ventral hernia when related to perioperative complications, length of hospitalization, surgical time, and recurrence of ...

PURPOSE: To evaluate the occurrence of seroma and surgical wound infection after surgery. METHODS: A total of 42 individuals with large incisional hernias were subjected toonlay mesh repair. Following ...

Abstract: Ventral hernias are common surgical conditions that can be treated with different optimal surgical techniques. The purpose of this study is to perform analysis of patient data who suffered ...

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"Ventral hernia" is a term used to describe a protrusion of tissues or intestine through a weak spot in the abdominal wall. There are two types of ventral hernias: umbilical and incisional. There are ...

Describes the nature of a clinical study. Types include: Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results. Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new ...

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Department of Surgical and Perioperative Sciences, Surgery, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden The repair of complex ventral hernias, such as giant incisional or parastomal hernia, is associated with a ...