Open Mesh Versus Suture Repair in Treatment of Abdominal Wall Hernias

Inclusion Criteria: * During the two-year randomization period at the joined centres all patients were included who were admitted with abdominal wall or umbilical hernia and who suited the requirements. * All the patients with primer or first recurrence of postoperative abdominal or primer or first recurrence of umbilical hernia were randomized into this study. * For involvement into the study good patient compliance, signed consent form, normal local circumstances were needed. Exclusion Criteria: * Ages fewer than 18 or above 70 years * Hernia orifice under 5 cm2. * Planned or accidental intraoperative opening of any bowel. * Unstable parameters of circulation, uncontrollable diabetic or autoimmune disease. * Severe renal or hepatic failure * Advanced stage of tumours or currently treated malignancies. * Inflamed or muddy content of hernia sac. * If the patient did not signed the consent form.