Laparoscopic IPOM+ versus IPOM for ventral hernia repair — are there clear advantages? A retrospective analysis

Key Points

• The research aims to compare the outcomes of laparoscopic IPOM+ and IPOM techniques for ventral hernia repair.
• Retrospective analysis of surgical outcomes
• Comparison of recurrence rates and complications between IPOM+ and IPOM
• Monitoring for fluid accumulation and infection risks
• IPOM+ does not significantly reduce recurrence rates compared to IPOM
• No difference observed in fluid accumulation rates between techniques
• Increased risk of paraprosthetic infection associated with fluid accumulation