Mid-term results of VTEP (Ventral hernia repair by Totally ExtraPeritoneal approach)

ConclusionThe VTEP procedure provides a low level of chronic pain but can entail some drawbacks, such as the swollen abdomen, which can be attributed to the absence of repair of the posterior sheath. It may be that restoring or preserving structural integrity of the abdominal belt formed by the posterior sheath constitutes a key point in retromuscular techniques.
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research