The aim of this study is to compare immediate and long-term (24 months) results of laparoscopic and open mesh repair of incisional and umbilical hernia.~Five hundred patients will be included in this randomized, multicentric trial.~Hypotheses are that laparoscopic approach: 1- reduces immediate parietal complications without increasing intra abdominal septic complications 2- is less invasive and also reduces patients' hospital stay and recovery time; 3- has the same efficacy, than open approach.
The aim of this study is to compare immediate and long-term (24 months) results of laparoscopic and open mesh repair of incisional and umbilical hernia.