Level 2A	The LVHR technique results in chronic pain for 2–4 % of patients
Level 2C	Recurrence is associated with chronic pain (open and laparoscopic)
Level 3	Non-midline laparoscopic ventral hernia repair is more often associated with chronic pain
Level 4	The LVHR technique may lead to residual pain in up to 26 % of patients.
Level 2B	Acute postoperative pain (non-procedure-specific) is experienced