title: Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair.
abstract: Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (LVHR) has established itself as a well-accepted option in the treatment of hernias. Clear benefits have been established regarding the superiority of LVHR in terms of fewer wound infections compared with open repairs. Meticulous technique and appropriate patient selection are critical to obtain the reported results.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Southwestern Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75390-9092, USA.
authors.forename: Andrea Mariah
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Alexander
authors.forename: Daniel J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Scott
mesh_terms: D058107:Abdominal Wound Closure Techniques; D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery*; D059685:Herniorrhaphy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D013526:Surgical Mesh
keywords: Incisional hernia; Laparoscopic hernia repair; Laparoscopy; Recurrent hernia; Ventral hernia