Hernia (Abdominal Wall)

Overview of ventral, umbilical, and incisional hernias.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Surgery

Clinical Guidelines

2017 update of the WSES guidelines for emergency repair of complicated abdominal wall hernias
National
European Hernia Society guidelines on the closure of abdominal wall incisions
National
Updated guideline on abdominal wall closure from the European Hernia Society
National
Chinese expert consensus on adult ventral abdominal wall defect repair (2020 edition)
Local
European Hernia Society (EHS) consensus statement on bioabsorbable mesh use in midline abdominal wall prophylaxis and repair
Local
Update of Guidelines for laparoscopic treatment of ventral and incisional abdominal wall hernias (International Endohernia Society (IEHS) – Part A
Local