Comparison of outcomes of laparoscopic hernioplasty with and without fascial repair (IPOM-Plus vs IPOM) for ventral hernia: A retrospective cohort study

•IPOM repair comprises bridging the hernial defect from the peritoneal side with a composite mesh.•IPOM-Plus comprises suturing the defect in the fascia before placing the mesh.•Seroma formation, injury to bladder or bowel, and mesh bulging were higher after IPOM repair.•The AOR of six-month recurrence after IPOM repair was 14.86 times higher than that after IPOM-Plus repair.•IPOM-Plus can be preferred over IPOM for its better outcomes.