Suture Repair vs Mesh Repair for Incisional Hernia
Incisional Hernia
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Incisional Hernia
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Adults >18 years old. Anticipated hernia defect 2-6cm in width Non-emergent case CDC class I Patients who previously underwent primary ventral hernia repair without the use of mesh Incisional hernia Exclusion Criteria: Emergent cases Patients < 18 years old Patients who are pregnant Patients who previously underwent a prior ventral hernia repair with mesh at the site of the intended repair. Abdominal mesh in separate locations would be allowed. Ventral hernia <2cm or > 6 cm in width Primary hernia CDC wound class II-IV
Sites / Locations
- Cleveland Clinic Main CampusRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Hernia repair with mesh (Control arm)
Primary closure (Intervention arm)
Participants will undergo incisional hernia repair with prolene mesh in the retrorectus position with at least 4cm of overlap.
Participants will undergo incisional hernia repair with suture alone using modern surgical techniques.