Updated outcomes of laparoscopic versus open umbilical hernia repair in patients with obesity based on a National Surgical Quality Improvement Program review

ConclusionsIn patients with obesity, even though the LUHR group had an overall higher BMI and higher rates of diabetes, hypertension, and current smoking status, they experienced decreased post-operative wound complications compared to the OUHR group.
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research