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The risk of mesh removal after ventral hernia repair is low, even with wound complications. These findings support the continued use of mesh in elective open ventral hernia repair.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical innovation
  • Medical device safety
  • Hernia repair outcomes

Background:

  • Ventral hernia repair frequently utilizes mesh, but long-term risks of infection requiring mesh removal are not well-defined.
  • Understanding mesh-related complications is crucial for patient safety and surgical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence and risk factors associated with mesh removal following elective open ventral hernia repair.
  • To evaluate mesh removal as a surrogate for clinically significant mesh infection.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort study using Medicare fee-for-service data (2011-2021).
  • Included adults undergoing elective inpatient open ventral hernia repair with mesh.
  • Mesh removal, identified by Current Procedural Terminology codes, served as the primary outcome measure.

Main Results:

  • Overall mesh removal rate was 2.2% (1330/59,453) within 10 years.
  • Mesh removal was associated with female sex, enterectomy, and 30-day wound complications.
  • Cumulative mesh removal hazard at 10 years was 7.94% for patients with wound complications versus 2.48% for those without.

Conclusions:

  • The overall risk of mesh removal after ventral hernia repair is low.
  • While wound complications increase risk, they do not negate the overall safety profile of mesh.
  • Findings support the widespread use of mesh in elective open ventral hernia repair.