Outcomes After Elective Inguinal Hernia Repair Performed by Associate Clinicians vs Medical Doctors in Sierra Leone
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.32681
Abstract: Key Points Question Is groin hernia repair task sharing between medical doctors (MDs) and associate clinicians (ACs; health care workers corresponding to an educational level between that of a nurse and an MD) in Sierra… read more here.
Keywords: hernia; hernia repair; associate clinicians; medical doctors ... See more keywords
Learning Curves for Robotic-Assisted Ventral Hernia Repair
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.48521
Abstract: This cohort study evaluates the learning curves for robotic-assisted ventral hernia repair using data from Medicare fee-for-service patients from 2010 to 2020. read more here.
Keywords: hernia repair; learning curves; robotic assisted; ventral hernia ... See more keywords
Long-Term Recurrence and the Safety of Mesh Use After Emergency Ventral Hernia Repair
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.44303
Abstract: Key Points Question How is mesh use associated with the long-term reoperation rate for recurrence after emergency open ventral hernia repair? Findings In this cross-sectional study of 122 651 adults, the 10-year reoperation rate for recurrence… read more here.
Keywords: hernia repair; long term; recurrence; ventral hernia ... See more keywords
Risk of Reoperation for Recurrence After Elective Primary Groin and Ventral Hernia Repair by Supervised Residents.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2022.7502
Abstract: Importance Surgical training involves letting residents operate under supervision. Since hernia repair is a common procedure worldwide, it is a frequent part of the surgical curriculum. Objective To assess the risk of reoperation for recurrence… read more here.
Keywords: reoperation; ventral hernia; hernia repair; supervised residents ... See more keywords
Robotic Technology in Emergency General Surgery Cases in the Era of Minimally Invasive Surgery.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2024.0016
Abstract: Importance Although robotic surgery has become an established approach for a wide range of elective operations, data on its utility and outcomes are limited in the setting of emergency general surgery. Objectives To describe temporal… read more here.
Keywords: hernia repair; surgery; robotic surgery; emergency general ... See more keywords
Surgical Approach and Long-Term Recurrence After Ventral Hernia Repair
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DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2024.1696
Abstract: Key Points Question How do long-term operative recurrence rates for anterior abdominal wall (ventral) hernia compare after robotic-assisted, laparoscopic, and open hernia repairs? Findings This cohort study of Medicare claims data identified 161 415 patients who… read more here.
Keywords: hernia repair; long term; repair; hernia ... See more keywords
Long-Term Outcomes of Component Separation for Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2024.5091
Abstract: Importance Component separation is a reconstructive technique used to facilitate midline closure of large or complex ventral hernias. Despite a contemporary surge in popularity, the incidence and long-term outcomes after component separation remain unknown. Objective… read more here.
Keywords: component separation; long term; hernia repair; separation ... See more keywords
Analysis of Robotic vs Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair in Older Adults.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2025.3038
Abstract: This cohort study investigates the association of laparoscopic and robotic approaches to hiatal hernia repair with 30-day outcomes in older adults. read more here.
Keywords: laparoscopic; hernia repair; analysis robotic; hiatal hernia ... See more keywords
Long-Term Risk of Mesh Infection Requiring Removal After Elective Ventral Hernia Repair.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2025.3915
Abstract: Importance Hundreds of thousands of people have mesh placed for ventral hernia repair every year, but the long-term risks of clinically significant mesh infection requiring mesh removal remain unknown. Objective To examine the risk of… read more here.
Keywords: hernia repair; mesh removal; ventral hernia;
Enhanced chitosan and Carboxymethylcellulose scaffolds with natural fiber reinforcement for hernia repair meshes
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DOI: 10.1002/app.56326
Abstract: Chitosan (Chi) and carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) scaffolds, with and without reinforcement by Luffa cylindrica (Lc) or Asclepias curassavica (Ac), were synthesized to evaluate their potential application as hernia repair meshes. These meshes are crucial as they… read more here.
Keywords: reinforcement; hernia repair; hernia; repair meshes ... See more keywords
Randomized clinical trial of mesh fixation with glue or sutures for Lichtenstein hernia repair
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DOI: 10.1002/bjs.10488
Abstract: Pain is the most likely reason for delay in resuming normal activities after groin hernia repair. The primary aim of this study was to determine whether the use of glue to fix the mesh instead… read more here.
Keywords: hernia; clinical trial; hernia repair; randomized clinical ... See more keywords