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Abstract Background Repair of ventral and incisional hernias (VIHR) is a common procedure, newly introduced resorbable mesh biomaterials provide an attractive option to reduce use of permanent synthetic mesh in hernia surgery and reduce its complications. However, data on the use of slowly resorbable mesh materials remain scarce, this study aims to evaluate the use of poly-4-hydroxybutyrate/absorbable barrier composite mesh (P4HB/ABCM) in laparoscopic repair of VIHR. Methods This is a retrospective study of a sequential cohort of patients undergoing 22 laparoscopic VIHR utilizing a P4HB/ABCM mesh. Perioperative characteristics and clinical outcomes were collected. Results In total, 26 patients including nineteen females, and seven males underwent laparoscopic VIHR using P4HB/ABCM. All surgeries were performed in a single institution by the same surgeon. The average patient age was 52.6, and the mean BMI was 35.5. All patient had a clean wound classification. The average defect size was 136.4 cm2. All patients were seen in clinic with a median follow-up of 28 months. We observed 4 wound seromas, and no wound infections or recurrences during follow up period. Conclusion Results of laparoscopic VIHR with P4HB/ABCM are favourable and encourages further studies on the role of absorbable biosynthetic mesh materials in hernia surgery.