This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

Does prophylactic mesh placement in elective, midline laparotomy reduce the incidence of incisional hernia? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Surgery 2017; 161: 1149–1163.

Published: 17th May 2017

Authors: Borab ZM, Shakir S, Lanni MA, Tecce MG, MacDonald J, Hope WW et al.

Conclusion

There were 14 studies that included 2114 procedures. Use of mesh reduced the overall risk of incisional hernia compared with suture closure (relative risk 0.15, P<0.00001) regardless of mesh composition or location.

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