ProSpectic Italian Laparoscopic Hybrid mEsh hErnia Repair in Obese patientS Trials

Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair in Obese Patients: Safe and Effective Use of a Hybrid (PTFE / Biosynthetic) Mesh. Results of a Multicentric Prospective Trial.

The aim of this study is to evaluate safety and effectiveness of a hybrid mesh (GORE® SYNECOR Intraperitoneal Biomaterial) in patients with a BMI of 30 kg/m2 or more undergoing laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (LVHR) with intraperitoneal position of the mesh.

A prospective Italian multicenter observational trial will be conducted in 8 different Italian centers to compare the effectiveness and feasibility of treatment of Incisional Hernia with GORE® SYNECOR Intraperitoneal Biomaterial mesh in patients with BMI >30 kg/m2. This study was reviewed and approved by the local regional Ethics Committee. The study adhered to the CONSORT guidelines in reporting this trial's results

Inclusion Criteria:

• age > 18 years
• Clean wounds
• Informed consent
• Patients affected by Incisional and Ventral Hernia
• Elective surgery
• Hernia size between 3 e 7 cm
• BMI > 30 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria:

• age < 18 years;
• Life expectancy < 24 months (as estimated by the operating surgeon), -
• Pregnancy
• Immunosuppressant therapy within 2 weeks before surgery
• Clean-contaminated and contaminated, dirty wounds
• Cirrhosis