Ventral hernia repair with enhanced-view totally extraperitoneal technique after a massive weight loss by laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy

Abstract Background Ventral hernia repair (VHR) for obese patients is often associated with an increased risk of postoperative complications and hernia recurrences. Achieving preoperative weight loss is ideal before VHR; however, it is difficult to attain with medical treatment. Metabolic and bariat...

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Main Authors: Manabu Amiki, Yasuhiro Ishiyama, Ichitaro Mochizuki, Kazuhiro Narita, Manabu Goto, Koji Sekikawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-02-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-023-01610-1