Incisional hernia rate after laparoscopic colorectal resection is reduced with standardisation of specimen extraction

Introduction Incisional hernia is a common complication of laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Extraction site may influence the rate of incisional hernias. Major risk factors for the development of incisional hernias include age, diabetes, obesity and smoking status. In this study, we investigated the effect of specimen extraction site on incisional hernia rate. Methods Two cohorts of patients who underwent laparoscopic colorectal resections in a...