Background: Incisional hernia is one of the most common late complications of open bariatric surgery. The aim of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of preperitoneal prosthetic enforcement of midline incisions during open bariatric surgery in preventing incisional hernia development.
Methods: This study randomized 64 morbidly obese patients admitted to undergo open bariatric surgery into two equal groups (I and II).