Outcomes of anterior component separation versus posterior component separation with transversus abdominis muscle release for large incisional hernias: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Both component separation techniques demonstrated comparable outcomes and efficacy in the repair of large incisional ventral hernias (IVHs). However, PCSTAR seems to be associated with reduced overall wound complications and SSI rates. A small number of included RCTs mandate that further adequately powered, well-designed RCTs are required to validate these findings.