{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Comparison of Hybrid Versus Synthetic Mesh in Robotic Rives-Stoppa Ventral Hernia Repair.
{Author}: Kudsi OY;Kaoukabani G;Bou-Ayash N;Gokcal F;
{Journal}: JSLS
{Volume}: 26
{Issue}: 4
{Year}: Oct-Dec 2022
{Factor}: 1.789
{DOI}: 10.4293/JSLS.2022.00071
{Abstract}: <B>UNASSIGNED: </B>To estimate the average treatment effect on the treated (ATT) and to assess the clinical outcomes in two different types of mesh in robotic Rives-Stoppa (rRS) ventral hernia repair (VHR).<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>A retrospective analysis of a robotic VHR database between February 1, 2013 and May 31, 2022. Patients who underwent a rRS VHR were included in this study and separated into two groups depending on the mesh used: SynecorTM Preperitoneal Biomaterial (SynecorTM Pre) and Bard™ Soft. Through propensity score and inverse-probability-treatment-weighting, the ATT was estimated for two scenarios; the first with the treated target having used the SynecorTM Pre, the second having used the Bard™ Soft mesh. Adjusted linear regression models, including lingering imbalanced variables, were used for both the primary outcome of the Comprehensive Complication Index (CCI®), and the secondary outcome of the hospital cost.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>A total of 186 patients who underwent rRS were separated into the two groups (SynecorTM Pre mesh, n = 85; Bard™ Soft mesh, n = 101). Adjusted linear regression models for the CCI showed no statistical difference between both groups (p > 0.05), whereas ATT on hospital cost was significantly higher (p < 0.001) in the SynecorTM Pre group in both scenarios [(95% confidence interval) = 3882 (2352, 5413) and -5185 (-8213, -2157), respectively].<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Both mesh materials provided excellent outcomes with no difference in complications or recurrence rates. However, hospital cost was found to be higher in the hybrid mesh group. Long-term follow-up is needed to fully assess the performance of both mesh types in rRS.