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Guidelines for laparoscopic treatment of ventral and incisional abdominal wall hernias (International Endohernia Society [IEHS])—Part III

R. Bittner, J. Bingener-Casey, Ulrich A. Dietz, M. Fabian, George Ferzli, René H. Fortelny, F. Köckerling, Jan F. Kukleta, Karl A. LeBlanc, D. Lomanto,

Surgical Endoscopy · 2013 · 167 citations · 0 references

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MedicineSurgeryGeneral SurgerySurgical InstrumentationAbdominal SurgeryAbdominal Wall ReconstructionHernia RepairHernia SurgeryLaparoscopic SurgeryMinimally Invasive SurgeryAbdominal HerniasAbdominal Wall ClosureAbdominal Wall Defect ClosureAbdominal Wall Hernia RepairHernia Defect ClosureLaparoscopic InstrumentationTemporary Abdominal Closure

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Do we have an ideal mesh in terms of prevention of adhesions? Are coated meshes really necessary? Are there data to support the manufacturers' claims of superiority? Is a permanent or absorbable barrier preferred?