Risk factors for recurrence and complications after laparoscopic repair of incisional hernia using a double-layered ePTFE/PP mesh: results of a retrospective study.

Background: The objective was to analyse, risk factors for recurrence (primary outcome) and complications (secondary outome) after the implantation of a double layer ePTFE (expanded PolytTetraFluoroEthylene) / PP (PolyPropylene) mesh to treat incisional hernias (IH) using the Intraperitoneal Onlay Mesh (IPOM) technique.

Methods: We included all elective laparoscopic IH repairs with intraperitoneal placement of a ePTFE / PP mesh (Relimesh - Herniamesh S.r.