Effect of mesh fixation in incisional hernia repair using the open sublay technique: results from the herniamed-registry.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Incisional hernias reflect a common complication after abdominal surgery. Main treatment consists of defect closure and mesh insertion using the sublay method. The aim of the present study was to assess the association of mesh fixation to patients' outcome.

Methods

Using the Herniamed registry, data from 13'452 incisional hernia repairs were analyzed retrospectively. Three groups of patients were compared: those with mesh fixation (n = 9'986), those with self-fixing meshes (n = 2'725), and those without mesh fixation (n = 741). Postoperative complications, recurrence and postoperative pain scores were assessed over a follow-up period of one year postoperatively.

Results

Taking into account that patients without mesh fixation had smaller defects and were treate

SUBMITTER: Schelbert P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12018522 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature