A retrospective cohort study of laparoscopic enhanced view totally extra-peritoneal Rives-Stoppa (eTEP-RS) repair of incisional ventral hernias in patients with morbid obesity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Incisional hernia (IH) repair in morbidly obese (MO) patients poses significant challenges due to higher risks of complications and recurrence. Traditional open repairs are linked to increased morbidity, driving interest in minimally invasive techniques. The enhanced view totally extra-peritoneal Rives-Stoppa (eTEP-RS) technique shows promise as a laparoscopic method for IH repair, but data on its efficacy and safety in MO patients are limited. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and feasibility of the eTEP-RS approach specifically for IH repair in this high-risk population.

Methods

Analysis of a retrospective cohort of consecutive patients undergoing laparoscopic eTEP-RS for IH repair between 2017 and 2022 which included 135 patients, categorized in

SUBMITTER: Rayman S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11870882 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature