Stoppa

Stoppa is a surname of Italian origin. It has been borne by several individuals across fields such as medicine, sports, and the arts, reflecting its roots in Italian language and culture. In medical contexts, the name Stoppa is most closely associated with a surgical technique used to repair abdominal wall and groin hernias.

The Stoppa repair, also described as a retromuscular or intraperitoneal onlay approach in some descriptions, uses a large prosthetic mesh placed in the retromuscular space to create a tension-free reconstruction of the abdominal wall. This method aims to reinforce the repair and reduce recurrence and bulging compared with tissue-only techniques. It is commonly applied to ventral and incisional hernias and can be performed through an open approach. Over time, the Stoppa method has influenced a range of hernia repair strategies by emphasizing mesh-based reinforcement and the concept of placing prosthetic material in a space that accommodates a broad coverage of the defect.

In addition to its surgical meaning, Stoppa primarily exists as a family name encountered in various biographical and biographical-technical references. The term is most frequently encountered in Italian and international medical literature, where it is associated with historical and contemporary discussions of hernia repair techniques.