Absorbable Versus Permanent Mesh Fixation Trial in Laparoscopic Midline Ventral Hernia Repair

Absorbable Versus Permanent Mesh Fixation Trial in Laparoscopic Midline Ventral Hernia Repair (SORBET Trial)

To compare the use of absorbable tackers versus permanent tack fixation using a polyester large pore mesh in laparoscopic midline ventral hernia repair in a multicenter (Belgian) prospective randomized single-blinded trial.

All patients referred for elective midline ventral hernia repair should be assessed for eligibility and entered in a study log, detailing all included patients during the study period.

Inclusion Criteria:

• written informed consent from the adult patient (18 years and older, no maximum age)
• primary, incisional or recurrent midline ventral hernia requiring elective laparoscopic repair

Exclusion Criteria:

• no written informed consent
• hernia defects larger than 10cm diameter in width
• 'hostile' abdomen; open abdomen treatment
• contraindication to pneumoperitoneum
• emergency surgery (incarcerated hernia)
• lateral or parastomal hernia sites