Open Anterior vs Modified Open Anterior Mesh Repair in Women

Open Anterior vs Modified Open Anterior Mesh Repair in Women

From JAMA Surgery Author Interviews by JAMA Network

July 16, 2025 · 15 min

About this episode

This episode features an interview with the authors of a clinical trial comparing two types of mesh repair for groin hernias in women.

Interview with Alphonsus Matovu, MD and Jenny Löfgren, MD, PhD authors of Open Anterior Mesh Repair vs Modified Open Anterior Mesh Repair for Groin Hernia in Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Hosted byAmalia Cochran, MD Related Content: Open Anterior Mesh Repair vs Modified Open Anterior Mesh Repair for Groin Hernia in Women Repairing Groin Hernias in Women—Another Reason to Democratize Laparoscopy

People in this episode

Host: Amalia Cochran, MD

Guests: Alphonsus Matovu, MD, Jenny Löfgren, MD, PhD

Topics covered

  • hernia repair
  • surgery
  • women's health
  • clinical trial
  • mesh repair

Keywords

  • hernia
  • surgery
  • mesh repair
  • clinical trial
  • women's health

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Open Anterior Mesh Repair vs Modified Open Anterior Mesh Repair for Groin Hernia in Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Repairing Groin Hernias in Women—Another Reason to Democratize Laparoscopy

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