Journal article
Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials comparing open and laparoscopic ventral and incisional hernia repair with mesh
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic ventral and incisional hernia repair has been reported in a number of small trials to have equivalent or superior outcomes to open repair.
METHODS: Randomized controlled trials comparing laparoscopic and open incisional or ventral hernia repair with mesh that included data on effectiveness and safety were included in a meta-analysis.
Authors
Forbes SS; Eskicioglu C; McLeod RS; Okrainec A
Journal
British Journal of Surgery, Vol. 96, No. 8, pp. 851–858
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
July 9, 2009
DOI
10.1002/bjs.6668
ISSN
0007-1323