A group of United Kingdom (UK)researchers undertook an analysis of several research studies comparing the outcomes of laparoscopic versus open incisional hernia repair of patients who had prior laparotomies.They examined surgical time,duration of hospital stay,perioperative complications,postoperative surgical site pain,and recurrence rates in 183 patients whose incisional hernias were repaired by the open approach and 183 repaired by the laparoscopic approach.Based on the results of this study,an appropriate risk reduction strategy for patients with incisional hernias would be to repair incisional hernias:

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Open repair was associated with significantly higher complication rates and longer hospital stays,as well as longer surgical times than laparoscopic repair.There was no statistical difference in surgical site pain or recurrence rates.The researchers concluded that laparoscopic repair of incisional hernias is a safe,feasible,and effective alternative to open repair techniques.

A Group of United Kingdom (UK)researchers Undertook an Analysis of Several