Laparoscopic versus hybrid approach for treatment of incisional ventral hernia: a prospective randomised multicentre study, 1-year results

ConclusionLong-term follow-up is needed to demonstrate the potential advantage of a hybrid operation with fascial defect closure. Both techniques had low hernia recurrence rates 1  year after operation. LIVHR reduces chronic pain and physical impairment and improves QoL.Trial Registry: Clinical trial number NCT02542085.
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research