Hernias at the extraction incision after laparoscopic colon and rectal resection: Influence of incision location and use of prophylactic mesh.

CONCLUSIONS: The location of the incision is relevant to avoid incisional hernias. Transverse incisions should be used as the first option. When a midline incision is needed, a prophylactic mesh could be considered in high risk patients because it is safe and associated with low morbidity. PMID: 30348508 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30348508?dopt=Abstract

Source: Cirugia eEspanola - October 19, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Pereira JA, Pera M, López-Cano M, Pascual M, Alonso S, Salvans S, Jiménez-Toscano M, González-Martín A, Grande-Posa L Tags: Cir Esp Source Type: research