Incisional hernia formation in hepatobiliary surgery using transverse and hybrid incisions: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
CONCLUSION: Owing to the limitations in study design and heterogeneity, there is limited evidence to guide incision choice and methods of closure in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery. There is an urgent need for a high-quality prospective cohort study to understand the techniques used and their outcomes, to inform future research.
PMID: 32808799 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England - Category: Surgery Authors: Davey S, Rajaretnem N, Harji D, Rees J, Messenger D, Smart NJ, Pathak S Tags: Ann R Coll Surg Engl Source Type: research