Umbilical Hernia Repair: Overview of Approaches and Review of Literature.

Umbilical Hernia Repair: Overview of Approaches and Review of Literature. Surg Clin North Am. 2018 Jun;98(3):561-576 Authors: Appleby PW, Martin TA, Hope WW Abstract Umbilical hernias are ubiquitous, and surgery is indicated in symptomatic patients. Umbilical hernia defects can range from small (<1 cm) to very large/complex hernias, and treatment options should be tailored to the clinical situation. Open, laparoscopic, and robotic options exist for repair, with each having its advantages and disadvantages. In general, mesh should be used for repair, because it has been shown to decrease recurrence rates, even in small hernias. Although outcomes are generally favorable after umbilical hernia repairs, some patients have chronic complaints that are mostly related to recurrences. PMID: 29754622 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Surgical Clinics of North America - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Surg Clin North Am Source Type: research