Il Giornale di chirurgia
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Il Giornale di chirurgia · May 2009
Comparative Study[Incisional hernia prosthetic surgery: a prospective study comparing laparoscopic and open techniques].
Incisional hernia is a common complication of abdominal surgery and it is often a source of long-term morbidity. Surgical treatment include many different techniques and up to today the choice may be difficult. The employment of prosthetic materials has contributed to a remarkable improvement in the results of this surgery. We performed a prospective study to compare the outcomes after laparoscopic and open incisional hernia repair. ⋯ In our experience laparoscopic incisional hernia repair appear to be a safe, feasible and effective alternative to Rives-Stoppa technique.