Assessment of potential influencing factors on the outcome in small ( & lt;  2 cm) umbilical hernia repair: a registry-based multivariable analysis of 31,965 patients

ConclusionSuture repair continues to be used for 78% of umbilical hernias with a defect  <  2 cm. While suture repair has a favorable influence on the rates of postoperative complications and complication-related reoperations, it has a higher risk of recurrence. Female gender also has an unfavorable influence on the recurrence rate. Laparoscopic IPOM appears to be indicated only in set tings of obesity (BMI ≥ 30).
Source: Hernia - Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research