Impact of sex on ventral hernia repair outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Given the variability in abdominal physiology and hernia presentation between sexes, better comprehension of sex-related differences in outcomes would tailor surgical approach and counseling regarding postoperative outcomes. This meta-analysis aims to appraise the effect of sex on the outcomes of ventral hernia repair.

Methods: A literature search in PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane selected studies comparing outcomes of ventral hernia repair between sexes.