Laparoscopic Umbilicus-Sparing Excision of Symptomatic Patent Urachus in Adulthood: Case Report and a Review of the Literature.

Urachal abnormalities are infrequent pathologies characterized by the failure of obliteration of the urachal canal, resulting in a persistent fibrous cord. The initial diagnosis approach can be done with ultrasonography; however, computed tomography is considered a standard diagnostic method. The preferred method for relieving symptoms and reducing recurrence is surgical excision.

Surgical site occurrence after prophylactic use of mesh for prevention of incisional hernia in midline laparotomy: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.

Background: The use of mesh is the standard for the prevention of incisional hernia (IH). However, the effect of surgical site occurrence (SSO) has never been compared. The aim of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the prevalence of SSO and measure its negative effect through the calculation of the number needed to treat for net effect (NNT net).