Concurrent minimally invasive bariatric surgery and ventral hernia repair with mesh; Is it safe? Propensity score matching analysis using the 2015-2022 MBSAQIP database.

Bariatric surgery performed concurrently with VHR-M is safe and feasible and does not excessively prolong operative times. However, patients undergoing RYGB with VHR-M do have a higher rate of reoperations, therefore a staged VHR is recommended. On the other hand, concurrent SG and VHR-M may benefit after an appropriate individualized risk stratification assessment.