Prophylactic mesh augmentation after laparotomy for elective and emergency surgery: meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Incisional hernia is a common short- and long-term complication of laparotomy and can lead to significant morbidity. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to provide an up-to-date overview of the laparotomy closure method in elective and emergency settings with the prophylactic mesh augmentation technique.

Methods

The Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science databases were screened without time restrictions up to 21 June 2022 using the keywords 'laparotomy closure', 'mesh', 'mesh positioning', and 'prophylactic mesh', and including medical subject headings terms. Only RCTs reporting the incidence of incisional hernia and other wound complications after elective or emergency midline laparotomy, where patients were treated with prophylactic mesh augmentat

SUBMITTER: Frassini S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10375944 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature