Open retromuscular versus laparoscopic ventral hernia repair for medium-sized defects: where is the value?

ConclusionBoth laparoscopic and open approaches for elective repair of medium-sized ventral hernias offer similar clinical outcomes, patient-reported outcomes, and total perioperative costs. Laparoscopic repair appears to offer superior value based on a significantly reduced postoperative length of stay.
Source: Hernia - Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research