Onlay Technique in Ventral Hernia: Are Superior Results Possible? Results from a Single Surgeon ’s Experience

Ventral hernias significantly impair patient ’s quality of life and are commonly repaired. Optimal technique for repair remains controversial. While the onlay method is a technically easier approach, recent studies have argued that sublay technique has the lowest surgical site (SSI) rate and recurrence rate. We hypothesize that one can achie ve similar, favorable rates of SSI and recurrence while using an onlay technique.
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: General Surgery Source Type: research