Trans-cutaneous Closure of Central Defects (TCCD) in laparoscopic ventral hernia repairs (LVHR).

Background: Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (LVHR) has been reported to have lower recurrence rates, fewer surgical site infections, and shorter hospital stays compared to open repair. Despite improved surgical outcomes with standard LVHR (sLVHR), seroma formation, eventration (or bulging of mesh or tissue), and hernia recurrence remain common complications. Our objective was to evaluate outcomes with trans-cutaneous closure of central defects in LVHR compared to sLVHR.

Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: primary versus secondary hernias.

Background: Most studies regarding laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (LVHR) have merged primary hernias (PHs) and secondary (incisional) hernias (SHs) into one group of ventral hernias. This grouping could produce falsely favorable results for LVHR. Our objective was to review and compare the outcomes of laparoscopic repair of PHs and SHs.

Mesh shift following laparoscopic ventral hernia repair.

Introduction: Traditionally, laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (LVHR) is performed by placing the trocars on one side of the abdomen. Tacking the mesh on the operative side can be challenging. We hypothesized that mesh shift may occur as a result of this approach.