Results All patients were assessed by a protocol that
included interview, examination of the surgical wound, and
abdominal CT scan. Follow-up was between 3 and 5 years
There were no noteworthy complications or operative
mortality. No mesh had to be removed in any patient. Two
patients developed liver metastasis, and in a second surgery
the good condition of the abdominal wall and the absence
of hernia were confirmed. Twenty patients required postoperative
chemotherapy. Two patients died at 37 and
43 months after surgery because of progression of the
neoplastic disease. Fourteen patients were monitored for
more than 5 years after surgery, and 46 patients were
monitored for 48 months. None of the 72 patients developed
an incisional hernia.