Hernia (Abdominal Wall)

Overview of ventral, umbilical, and incisional hernias.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MSt MRCGP (General Practitioner)

Last reviewed: 21 October 2025

Surgery

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Clinical Guidelines

2017 update of the WSES guidelines for emergency repair of complicated abdominal wall hernias

European Hernia Society guidelines on the closure of abdominal wall incisions

Updated guideline on abdominal wall closure from the European Hernia Society

Chinese expert consensus on adult ventral abdominal wall defect repair (2020 edition)

European Hernia Society (EHS) consensus statement on bioabsorbable mesh use in midline abdominal wall prophylaxis and repair

Update of Guidelines for laparoscopic treatment of ventral and incisional abdominal wall hernias (International Endohernia Society (IEHS) – Part A