This is a patient-blinded randomized control trial comparing incisional hernia repair using synthetic mesh versus suture repair. This is a non-inferiority trial theorizing that suture repair will be non-inferior with respect to quality of life (using the HerQLes survey) at 1 year postoperatively. Patients will be blinded to the intervention, groups will be in parallel.
Age
18–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
You may be eligible if
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
You may not be if
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
Clareo Health | Suture Repair vs Mesh Repair for Incisional Hernia
