Hernia repair in the bariatric patient: a systematic review and meta-analysis

CONCLUSIONS: The data suggest a concomitant approach is appropriate for hernias that the surgeon feels do not require mesh, while the staged (BS-first) approach is more appropriate if the hernia requires mesh placement.PMID:37973424 | DOI:10.1016/j.soard.2023.10.005

Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery - November 16, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Zachary Malaussena Rahul Mhaskar Noah Richmond Abdul-Rahman F Diab Joseph Sujka Christopher DuCoin Salvatore Docimo Source Type: research