Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated With the Occurrence of Incisional Hernia in Patients Undergoing Midline Laparotomy

Perioperative factors are key determinants of the occurrence of IH. The identification of such factors would allow prioritization of preventive interventions, such as the application of prophylactic meshes, especially in high-risk patients. Standardized prospective studies are needed to validate these findings.