August 6, 2026 · Surgery · DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2026.110453

Younger age is associated with higher recurrence after primary ventral hernia repair: A nationwide register- and survey-based study

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The authors aimed to investigate the relationship between age and the recurrence of primary ventral hernia repair. Their study found that younger patients (ages 20-29) had a significantly higher prevalence of recurrence compared to older age groups, suggesting that age should be considered in preoperative risk counseling for hernia repair.

Nanna Holmager, Evy Á Lakjuni Guttesen, Jason Joe Baker, Anders Gram-Hanssen, Jacob Rosenberg, Hugin Reistrup

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