Hernia

Article	Citations
What are the trends in incisional hernia repair? Real-world data over 10 years from the Herniamed registry	56
Transversus abdominis release (TAR) for ventral hernia repair: open or robotic? Short-term outcomes from a systematic review with meta-analysis	45
A systematic review and meta-analysis of technical aspects and clinical outcomes of botulinum toxin prior to abdominal wall reconstruction	45
Total extraperitoneal (TEP) versus laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) hernioplasty: systematic review and trial sequential analysis of randomized controlled trials	42
Prevalence and risk factors for diastasis recti abdominis: a review and proposal of a new anatomical variation	39
Endoscopic retromuscular technique (eTEP) vs conventional laparoscopic ventral or incisional hernia repair with defect closure (IPOM +) for midline hernias. A case–control study	39
Short-term outcomes of minimally invasive retromuscular ventral hernia repair using an enhanced view totally extraperitoneal (eTEP) approach: systematic review and meta-analysis	28
Normal width of the linea alba, prevalence, and risk factors for diastasis recti abdominis in adults, a cross-sectional study	27
Effects of the short-stitch technique for midline abdominal closure: short-term results from the randomised-controlled ESTOIH trial	26
Prehabilitation of complex ventral hernia patients with Botulinum: a systematic review of the quantifiable effects of Botulinum	23
Outcomes of redo-transversus abdominis release for abdominal wall reconstruction	23
Robotic Sugarbaker parastomal hernia repair: technique and outcomes	21
Robotic-assisted, laparoscopic, and open incisional hernia repair: early outcomes from the Prospective Hernia Study	21
The European Hernia Society Prehabilitation Project: a systematic review of patient prehabilitation prior to ventral hernia surgery	21
Automatic surgical phase recognition in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair with artificial intelligence	20
Early outcomes of component separation techniques: an analysis of the Spanish registry of incisional Hernia (EVEREG)	19
Spigelian hernia: current approaches to surgical treatment—a review	18
An evidence map and synthesis review with meta-analysis on the risk of incisional hernia in colorectal surgery with standard closure	18
Slowly absorbable mesh in contaminated incisional hernia repair: results of a French multicenter study	18
The incisional hernia epidemic: evaluation of outcomes, recurrence, and expenses using the healthcare cost and utilization project (HCUP) datasets	18
Inguinal hernia repair in Spain. A population-based study of 263,283 patients: factors associated with the choice of laparoscopic approach	17
Characterization of innate and adaptive immune cells involved in the foreign body reaction to polypropylene meshes in the human abdomen	17
Cost analysis of inguinal hernia repair: the influence of clinical and hernia-specific factors	17
Shouldice standard 2020: review of the current literature and results of an international consensus meeting	17
Intraperitoneal versus extraperitoneal mesh in minimally invasive ventral hernia repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis	16

e-TEP repair for midline primary and incisional hernia: technical considerations and initial experience	16
Ventral hernia repair in high-risk patients and contaminated fields using a single mesh: proportional meta-analysis	16
Treatment of small (< 2 cm) umbilical hernias: guidelines and current trends from the Herniamed Registry	16
Visceral obesity is a predictor of surgical site occurrence and hernia recurrence after open abdominal wall reconstruction	16
An evaluation of clinical and quality of life outcomes after ventral hernia repair with poly-4-hydroxybutyrate mesh	16
Recurrent incisional hernia repair: surgical outcomes in correlation with body-mass index	16
Closing the gap: evidence-based surgical treatment of rectus diastasis associated with abdominal wall hernias	15
Trends and outcomes of open, laparoscopic, and robotic inguinal hernia repair in the veterans affairs system	15
Are polypropylene mesh implants associated with systemic autoimmune inflammatory syndromes? A systematic review	15
Medium-term safety and efficacy profile of paraesophageal hernia repair with Phasix-ST® mesh: a single-institution experience	15
Quality and reliability evaluation of current Internet information regarding mesh use in inguinal hernia surgery using HONcode and the DISCERN instrument	14
A structured pathway for developing your complex abdominal hernia service: our York pathway	14
Totally endoscopic sublay (TES) repair for lateral abdominal wall hernias: technique and first results	14
Comparison of postoperative infection after emergency inguinal hernia surgery with enterectomy between mesh repair and non-mesh repair: a national database analysis	14
Comparison of perioperative outcomes between non-obese and obese patients undergoing robotic inguinal hernia repair: a propensity score matching analysis	13
Adjunct botox to preoperative progressive pneumoperitoneum for incisional hernia with loss of domain: no additional effect but may improve outcomes	13
Evaluation of the Ventral Hernia Working Group classification for long-term outcome using English Hospital Episode Statistics: a population study	13
Association between surgical hernia repair techniques and the incidence of seroma: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	13
Ventral hernia repair with synthetic mesh in a contaminated field: a systematic review and meta-analysis	13
Tissue remodeling macrophages morphologically dominate at the interface of polypropylene surgical meshes in the human abdomen	13
Slowly resorbable biosynthetic mesh: 2-year results in VHWG grade 3 hernia repair	13
Linear versus volumetric CT analysis in predicting tension-free fascial closure in abdominal wall reconstruction	13
Lower recurrence rate after groin and primary ventral hernia repair performed by high-volume surgeons: a systematic review	12
Component separation and large incisional hernia: predictive factors of recurrence	12
The influence of Transversus Abdominis Muscle Release (TAR) for complex incisional hernia repair on the intraabdominal pressure and pulmonary function	12
Mesh fixation techniques for inguinal hernia repair: an overview of systematic reviews of randomised controlled trials	12
High recurrence rate of children’s inguinal hernia after percutaneous internal ring suturing: a single-center study	12
Factors influencing the fascial closure rate after open abdomen treatment: Results from the European Hernia Society (EuraHS) Registry	12
Prevention of incisional hernia at the site of stoma closure with different reinforcing mesh types: a systematic review and meta-analysis	12
A systematic review on diagnostics and surgical treatment of adult right-sided Bochdalek hernias and presentation of the current management pathway	11
Comparing rates of bowel injury for laparoscopic and robotic ventral hernia repair: a retrospective analysis of the abdominal core health quality collaborative	11
Clinical benefits of routine examination and synchronous repair of occult inguinal hernia during laparoscopic peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion: a single-center experience	11
Risk factors for surgical site infection after groin hernia repair: does the mesh or technique matter?	11
What is the reality in outpatient vs inpatient groin hernia repair? An analysis from the Herniamed Registry	11
High complication and mortality rates after emergency groin hernia repair: a nationwide register-based cohort study	11
Management of ventral hernia defect during enterocutaneous fistula takedown: practice patterns and short-term outcomes from the Abdominal Core Health Quality Collaborative	11
Perioperative outcome in groin hernia repair: what are the most important influencing factors?	11
Health-related quality of life in abdominal wall hernia: let’s ask patients what matters to them?	11
Critical view of robotic-assisted transverse abdominal release (r-TAR)	11
Prophylactic negative pressure wound therapy after open ventral hernia repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis	11
Robotic versus laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials and propensity score matched studies	11
Longitudinal cohort study on preoperative pain as a risk factor for chronic postoperative inguinal pain after groin hernia repair at 2-year follow-up	11
Should asymptomatic contralateral inguinal hernia be laparoscopically repaired in the adult population as benefits greatly outweigh risks? A systematic review and meta-analysis	10
Seven years of preoperative BTA abdominal wall preparation and the Macquarie system for surgical management of complex ventral hernia	10
Laparoscopic ventral and incisional hernia repair using intraperitoneal onlay mesh with peritoneal bridging	10
Recommendations on postoperative strain and physical labor after abdominal and hernia surgery: an expert survey of attendants of the 41st EHS Annual International Congress of the European Hernia Socie	10
Outcomes of posterior component separation with transversus abdominis release (TAR) in large and other complex ventral hernias: a single-surgeon experience	10
Robotic transabdominal retromuscular rectus diastasis (r-TARRD) repair: a new approach	10
The postpartum abdomen: psychology, surgery and quality of life	10
Laparoscopic treatment (reTAPP) for recurrence after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair	10

A propensity-score matched analysis of ventral-TAPP vs. laparoscopic IPOM for small and mid-sized ventral hernias. Comparison of perioperative data, surgical outcome and cost-effectiveness	9
Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: does IPOM plus allow to increase the indications in larger defects?	9
Long-term follow-up of full-thickness skin grafting in giant incisional hernia repair: a randomised controlled trial	9
Algorithm for management of an incarcerated inguinal hernia in the emergency settings with manual reduction. Taxis, the technique and its safety	9
Comparing the outcomes of external oblique and transversus abdominus release using the AHSQC database	9
Evaluation of functional outcomes following rectus diastasis repair—an up-to-date literature review	9
The male rectus diastasis: a different concept?	9
Shifting the Goalpost in Ventral Hernia Care: 5-year Outcomes after Ventral Hernia Repair with Poly-4-hydroxybutyrate Mesh	9
Patient-reported outcomes after incisional hernia repair	9
Learning curve of single-incision laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal repair (SILTEP) for inguinal hernia	9
Preventing incisional ventral hernias: important for patients but ignored by surgical specialities? A critical review	8
A simplified method to evaluate the loss of domain	8
Subcutaneous and visceral adipose tissue in patients with primary and recurrent incisional hernia	8
Diagnostic techniques for diastasis recti	8
Surgical “error traps” of open posterior component separation—transversus abdominis release	8
Geriatric assessment and medical preoperative screening (GrAMPS) program for older hernia patients	8
Hybrid operation technique for incisional hernia repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis of intra- and postoperative complications	8
Peritoneal flap hernioplasty for repair of incisional hernias after orthotopic liver transplantation	8
Transrectus sheath pre-peritoneal (TREPP) procedure versus totally extraperitoneal (TEP) procedure and Lichtenstein technique: a propensity-score-matched analysis in Dutch high-volume regional hospita	8
Trends in the use of patient-reported outcome measures for inguinal hernia repair: a quantitative systematic review	8
Fascial defect closure versus bridged repair in laparoscopic ventral hernia mesh repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	8
Use of a bioabsorbable mesh in midline laparotomy closure to prevent incisional hernia: randomized controlled trial	8
Laparoscopic transperitoneal hernia repair (TAPP) in emergency: long-term follow-up in a high volume centre	8
Outcomes of mid-term and long-term degradable biosynthetic meshes in single-stage open complex abdominal wall reconstruction	7
The prevalence and consequences of abdominal rectus muscle diastasis among Finnish women: an epidemiological cohort study	7
Clinical outcomes of open abdominal wall reconstruction with the use of a polypropylene reinforced tissue matrix: a multicenter retrospective study	7
Management of ventral hernia in patients with BMI > 30 Kg/m2: outcomes based on an institutional algorithm	7
Quality of life is the most important outcome measure of hernia repair	7
Are late hernia mesh complications linked to Staphylococci biofilms?	7
Haematological inflammatory markers for indicating ischemic bowel in patients with incarcerated abdominal wall hernias	7
Abdominal wall reconstruction with biosynthetic absorbable mesh after infected prosthesis explantation: single stage is better than two-stage approach of chronic mesh infection	7
Implementing a protocol to prevent incisional hernia in high-risk patients: a mesh is a powerful tool	7
Early drain removal does not increase the rate of surgical site infections following an open transversus abdominis release	7
Outcome of inguinal hernia repair after previous radical prostatectomy: a registry-based analysis with 12,465 patients	7
Prevention of incisional hernia with a reinforced tension line (RTL) versus primary suture only in midline laparotomies: 3-year follow-up in a randomized clinical trial	7
Characteristics of laparoscopic and open hernia repair simulation models: a systematic review	7
Characterizing hernia centers in the United States: what defines a hernia center?	7
Changes in the abdominal wall after anterior, posterior, and combined component separation	7
Results of Shouldice hernia repair after 18 years of follow-up in all the patients	7
Academic and community hernia center websites in the United States fail to meet healthcare literacy standards of readability	7
The effect of negative pressure wound therapy on surgical site occurrences in closed incision abdominal wall reconstructions: a retrospective single surgeon and institution study	7
Comparison of glue versus suture mesh fixation for primary open inguinal hernia mesh repair by Lichtenstein technique: a systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Utilization of a National Registry to influence opioid prescribing behavior after hernia repair	7
Is absorbable mesh useful in preventing parastomal hernia after emergency surgery? The PARTHENOPE study	7
Intestinal erosions following inguinal hernia repair: a systematic review	6
A keyhole approach gives a sound repair for ileal conduit parastomal hernia	6
Chronic pain after inguinal hernia repair is a real risk and a major issue	6
Varying convalescence recommendations after inguinal hernia repair: a systematic scoping review	6
Umbilical hernia repair in patients with cirrhosis: systematic review of mortality and complications	6
The opioid reduction task force: using the ACHQC Data Registry to combat an epidemic in hernia patients	6
What is the reality in epigastric hernia repair?–a trend analysis from the Herniamed Registry	6
Outcomes of obese compared to non-obese veterans undergoing open inguinal hernia repair: a case–control study	6
Application of 3D reconstruction through CT to measure the abdominal cavity volume in the treatment of external abdominal hernia	6
The experimental methodology and comparators used for in vivo hernia mesh testing: a 10-year scoping review	6
Hernia width explains differences in outcomes between primary and incisional hernias: a prospective cohort study of 9159 patients	6
SubCutaneous OnLay endoscopic Approach (SCOLA) for midline ventral hernias associated with diastasis recti	6
Safety and efficacy in inguinal hernia repair: a retrospective study comparing TREPP, TEP and Lichtenstein (SETTLE)	6
Risk factors, outcomes, and complications associated with combined ventral hernia and enterocutaneous fistula single-staged abdominal wall reconstruction	6
Identification of fifty-seven novel loci for abdominal wall hernia development and their biological and clinical implications: results from the UK Biobank	6
When to use a prophylactic mesh after stoma closure: a case–control study	6
Predictors of long-term mortality in octogenarian veterans following inguinal hernia repair	6
Lower reoperation rates after open and laparoscopic groin hernia repair when performed by high-volume surgeons: a nationwide register-based study	6
Can a free weight management program “move the needle” for obese patients preparing for hernia surgery?: outcomes of a novel pilot program	6
Adolescent inguinal hernia repair: a review of the literature and recommendations for selective management	6
Predictors of low and high opioid tablet consumption after inguinal hernia repair: an ACHQC opioid reduction task force analysis	6
Incisional hernia repair: still a complex matter	5
Causes of prolonged hospitalization after open incisional hernia repair: an observational single-center retrospective study of a prospective database	5
Retroperitoneal totally endoscopic prosthetic repair of primary lumbar hernia	5
Inguinal hernia repairs performed for recurrence in Spain: population-based study of 16 years and 1,302,788 patients	5
Management of the post-pregnancy abdomen: the plastic surgical perspective	5
MIS retromuscular repair of lateral incisional hernia: technological deliberations and short-term outcome	5
Long term outcome and elasticity of a polyester mesh used for laparoscopic ventral hernia repair	5
Comparison of outcomes of ventral hernia repair using different meshes: a systematic review and network meta-analysis	5
Feasibility of modified-TEP technique for large inguinoscrotal and large femoral hernia and its advantages	5
Standardized suturing can prevent slackening or bursting suture lines in midline abdominal incisions and defects	5
Outcomes of biosynthetic absorbable mesh use in high risk CDC Class I ventral hernia repair: a single surgeon series	5
Retrorectus mesh reinforcement of ileostomy site fascial closure: stoma closure and reinforcement (SCAR) trial phase I/II results	5
Guideline-discordant care among females undergoing groin hernia repair: the importance of sex as a biologic variable	5
Endoscopic transversus abdominis release in the treatment of midline incisional hernias: a prospective single-center observational study on 100 patients	5
Limited use of local anesthesia for open inguinal hernia repair: a qualitative study	5

Short-term complications after minimally invasive retromuscular ventral hernia repair: no need for preoperative weight loss or smoking cessation?	5
National epidemiologic trends (2008–2018) in the United States for the incidence and expenditures associated with incisional hernia in relation to abdominal surgery	5
Emergency repair and smoking predict recurrence in a large cohort of ventral hernia patients	5
Trans-hiatal herniation following esophagectomy or gastrectomy: retrospective single-center experiences with a potential surgical emergency	5
Umbilical hernia repair in patients with cirrhosis: who, when and how to treat	5
Should seroma be considered a complication?	5
Should surgeons repair symptomatic, clinically occult, radiologically evident, inguinal hernias? A case–control study of patient-reported outcomes	5
Adaptation and validation of the Carolinas Comfort Scale: a questionnaire-based cross-sectional study	5
Abdominal wound dehiscence is dangerous: a nationwide study of 14,169 patients undergoing elective open resection for colonic cancer	5
Randomized control trial evaluating the use of a shared decision-making aid for older ventral hernia patients in the Geriatric Assessment and Medical Preoperative Screening (GrAMPS) Program	5
Umbilical hernia, epigastric hernia and diastasis recti: an open discussion	5
Management of epigastric, umbilical, spigelian and small incisional hernia as a day case procedure: results of long-term follow-up after open preperitoneal flat mesh technique	5
Contemporary imaging of rectus diastasis and the abdominal wall	4
A comparison of outcomes between class-II and class-III obese patients undergoing robotic ventral hernia repair: a multicenter study	4
A modified Delphi process to establish research priorities in hernia surgery	4
Safety and efficacy of absorbable and non-absorbable fixation systems for intraperitoneal mesh fixation: an experimental study in swine	4
Surgical management of infected abdominal wall mesh: an analysis using the American Hernia Society Quality Collaborative	4
Inguinal hernia TAPP repair using Senhance® robotic platform: first multicenter report from the TRUST registry	4
Onlay mesh repair for treatment of small umbilical hernias ≤ 2 cm in adults: a single-centre investigation	4
Postoperative pain and pain-related health-care contacts after open inguinal hernia repair with Adhesix™ and Progrip™: a randomized controlled trial	4
Outcomes of concomitant mesh placement and intestinal procedures during open ventral hernia repair	4
Inguinal hernia repair among men: development and validation of a preoperative risk score for persistent postoperative pain	4
Robotic abdominoplasty for abdominal wall lateral bulging repair in an adult prune belly syndrome patient: a novel approach	4
The definition of elderly patients in surgical practice is old	4
CT scan structured report for the study of abdominal wall defects: a fast, easy and practical tool at the service of both surgeons and radiologist	4
A comparison of hernia sac ligation versus invagination in Lichtenstein tension-free mesh hernioplasty: does the type of hernia play a role in outcomes?	4
Permanent end-colostomy parastomal hernia prevention using a novel three-dimensional mesh	4
Immediate changes in intra-abdominal pressure and lung indicators in patients undergoing complex ventral hernia repair with the transversus abdominis muscle release, with and without preoperative botu	4
Congenital lumbar herniae: a systematic review	4
Does preoperative enhanced CT predict requirement of intestinal resection in the patients with incarcerated myopectineal hernias containing small bowel?	4
Prophylactic retromuscular mesh placement for parastomal hernia prevention: a retrospective cohort study of permanent colostomies and ileostomies	4
Extended-duration thromboprophylaxis after ventral hernia repair: a risk model to predict venous thrombotic events after hospital discharge	4
Surgical technique in the laparoscopic repair of Morgagni hernia in adults. How do we do it?	4