Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
The comparison of laparoscopic and open ventral hernia repairs: a prospective randomized study.
The laparoscopic approach has emerged in the search for a surgical technique to decrease the morbidity associated with conventional repair of ventral hernias. In this study we aimed to compare the results of our open and laparoscopic ventral hernia repairs prospectively. ⋯ The laparoscopic approach appears to be as effective as open repairs in the treatment of ventral hernias. Advanced surgical skill, laparoscopic experience and high technology are mandatory factors for successful ventral hernia repair.