Placement of prophylactic synthetic mesh during stoma reversal prevents incisional hernias, with none observed in the mesh group.
The rate of stoma site incisional hernia was significantly lower at 0% in the mesh group compared to 17.9% in the conventional group, P = .02.
This randomized clinical trial included 88 patients and followed outcomes at intervals up to 12 months post-surgery, confirming the benefits of mesh placement.
Quality of life related to hernias was significantly better in the mesh group, indicating improved patient outcomes after stoma reversal.