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Area of Science:

  • Abdominal wall surgery
  • Hernia repair techniques
  • Surgical algorithms

Background:

  • Umbilical, epigastric, and incisional hernias are common surgical conditions.
  • Optimal surgical management strategies continue to evolve.
  • A standardized treatment algorithm is needed for consistent patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current literature on surgical hernia repair.
  • To propose a treatment algorithm for umbilical, epigastric, and incisional hernias.
  • To guide surgical decision-making based on hernia size and complexity.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of surgical treatment options.
  • Analysis of hernia defect size and characteristics.
  • Development of a stepwise surgical treatment algorithm.

Main Results:

  • Small hernias (0-2 cm defect) recommend open repair with sublay/onlay mesh (1 cm overlap).
  • Medium hernias (2-6 cm defect) suggest laparoscopic or open sublay mesh repair (≥5 cm overlap).
  • Large (6-10 cm) and complex hernias (>10 cm) recommend open sublay mesh or specialized center referral.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed algorithm stratifies treatment based on hernia size and complexity.
  • Open repair is favored for small defects, with options for medium defects.
  • Specialized centers are recommended for complex abdominal wall hernias.