Mapping the therapeutic landscape in emergency incisional hernia: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Incisional hernias (IH) represent common complications following abdominal surgeries, with emergency repair associated with increased morbidity and mortality. This scoping review aimed to map the existing literature on emergency incisional hernia repair, identify research gaps, and inform future guideline development.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed MEDLINE and SCOPUS for studies published between January 2000 and August 2024. Articles addressing any aspect of emergency incisional hernia repair in adults were included. Data extraction focused on study characteristics, patient demographics, surgical approaches, and outcomes.

Results

Of 801 unique articles identified, 73 met the inclusion criteria. Most were cohort studies (73.9

SUBMITTER: Quiroga-Centeno AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11836210 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature