Is Sarcopenia Associated with Worse Outcomes Following Ventral Hernia Repair? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

The concept of preoperative prehabilitation has garnered attention as a means to manage the comorbidities of patients undergoing ventral hernia repair (VHR). In this regard, some comorbidities have been studied as potential risk factors for postoperative complications following VHR, such as diabetes, immunosuppression, and smoking. However, evidence regarding the impact of sarcopenia, defined by reduced muscle mass and highly associated with frailty syndrome, remains a gap.

Exploring low-cost mesh alternatives for groin hernia repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Objective: We aim to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to analyze the efficacy and safety of low-cost meshes compared to polypropylene meshes for IHR.

Methods: We searched Pubmed, Embase, Cochrane, and Web of Science for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing low-cost and standard meshes for IHR. Low-cost mesh was defined as a material non-designed for medical use.

Open versus robotic transversus abdominis release for ventral hernia repair: an updated systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression.

Aim: Posterior component separation using transversus abdominis release (TAR) is well established as an option for repair of large hernia defects. TAR can be performed robotically (rTAR) or open (oTAR) with limited data to demonstrate benefit and guide decision making. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing rTAR and oTAR approaches for ventral hernia repair (VHR).

The Evolving Applications of Laparoscopic Intracorporeal Rectus Aponeuroplasty (LIRA) in Ventral Hernia Repair-A Systematic Review.

Purpose: Laparoscopic intracorporeal rectus aponeuroplasty (LIRA), emerged as a method that combines benefits from minimally invasive and abdominal wall reconstruction with defect closure, restoring the midline without tension by folding the posterior aponeurosis of both abdominal rectus muscles and using intraperitoneal mesh repair. We aimed to perform a systematic review of the existing evidence on LIRA results and potential applications.

Source: A thorough search of Cochrane Central, Scopus, SciELO, LILACS, and PubMed/MEDLINE, focusing on studies that explored LIRA's possible applications and results was performed.

Impact of patient's sex on groin hernia repair: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Groin hernia repair (GHR) is a performed procedure worldwide, with approximately 20 million surgeries carried out each year. Despite being less common in females, there is a lack of research on how sex influences the outcomes of GHR. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to assess how patient sex impacts results in GHR.

Is previous prostatectomy a risk factor for postoperative complications following minimally invasive inguinal hernia repair? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Aim: The literature indicates that patients with prior pelvic surgery, particularly radical prostatectomy, pose challenges in minimally invasive inguinal hernia repair (IHR). However, there is no conclusive evidence regarding the impact of pelvic surgery on postoperative complications. To address this gap, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the influence of previous prostatectomy in men undergoing MIS IHR.