Level 3 | Laparoscopic IPOM is feasible for defects larger than 15 cm. |
Level 2B | Hernia recurrence is more likely with defects wider than 10 cm. |
Level 3 | The operating time is longer with defects larger than 15 cm. |
Level 2B | Mesh sizes up to 1,250 cm2 can be used. |
Level 4 | Mesh sizes up to 2,400 cm2 can be used. |
Level 4 | LVHR is feasible for defects of up to 880 cm2. |