Prophylactic mesh augmentation in emergency laparotomy closure: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials with trial sequential analysis.
Patricia MarcolinSergio Mazzola Poli de FigueiredoBruna Oliveira TrindadeSarah Bueno MotterGabriela Rangel BrandãoRui-Min D MaoJennifer M MoffettPublished in: Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery (2024)
Mesh augmentation in emergency laparotomy decreases incisional hernia and fascial dehiscence incidence. Despite the risk of seroma, prophylactic mesh augmentation appears to be safe and might be considered for emergency laparotomy closure. Further studies evaluating long-term outcomes are still needed.