Level 1A | The rate of mesh infection after laparoscopic ventral and incisional hernia repair is low (1-2%) (stronger evidence) |
Level 1A | If bridging is required, the use of a biologic mesh for replacement results in a very high recurrence rate (new statement) |
Level 4 | When conservative treatment of a mesh infection after laparoscopic ventral and incisional hernia repair fails, either a synthetic or biologic mesh seems to work as a replacement when facial closure can be achieved (new statement) |