Recurrence after Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair: A Prospective Pilot Study of Suture versus Tack Fixation From: The American Surgeon | Date: March 1, 2008| Author: Buch, Kerri E; Chin, Edward H; Divino, Celia M; Nguyen, Scott Q; Weber, Kaare J; Greenstein, Alexander J | Copyright Southeastern Surgical Congress Mar 2008. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

Mesh fixation in laparoscopic ventral hernia repair requires the use of tacks and/or permanent transabdominal sutures. Sutures pass through all fascial and muscle layers of the anterior abdominal wall, whereas tacks secure the mesh simply to peritoneum. Controversy exists regarding the optimal fixation method. In this pilot study, we compared recurrence rates between these two techniques. Patients undergoing laparoscopic ventral hernia repair at the Mount Sinai Medical Center were prospective...

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