Body Mass Index Effect on Minimally Invasive Ventral Hernia Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Purpose: Obesity is one of the most important risk factors for complications after ventral hernia repair (VHR), and minimally invasive (MIS) techniques are preferred in obese patients as they minimize wound complications. It is common practice to attempt weight loss to achieve a specific body mass index (BMI) goal; however, patients are often unable to reach it and fail to become surgical candidates. Therefore, we aim to perform a meta-analysis of studies comparing outcomes of obese and nonobese patients undergoing laparoscopic or robotic VHR.

Understanding feeding practices of Latinx mothers of infants and toddlers at risk for childhood obesity: A qualitative study.

Infancy and toddlerhood are critical stages for the development of habits that can lead to future obesity, and caregivers have an important influence on these habits. We conducted this qualitative semistructured interview study to explore the feeding practices of Latinx mothers of young children who are at risk for childhood obesity in order to identify targets for obesity prevention. We interviewed Latinx mothers (N = 14) of a child ages 6-18 months with a weight-for-length ratio > 85th percentile at the time of recruitment.