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Abdominal wall mass resections: single-center closure practices and outcomes following oncologic resections of abdominal wall fascia
PurposeRadical resections for abdominal wall tumors are rare, thus yielding limited data on reconstruction of defects. We describe surgical...
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Impact of a multidisciplinary team discussion on planned ICU admissions after complex abdominal wall reconstruction
BackgroundPatients often need admission at an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), immediately after complex abdominal wall reconstruction (CAWR). Lack of ICU...
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Surgery for primary malignant tumors of the abdominal wall: experiences of three African surgical oncology units and review of the literature
Background and objectivesTumors of the abdominal wall are uncommon but diverse. The surgical challenge is double. The tumor must be completely...
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Single-staged retromuscular abdominal wall reconstruction with mesh at the time of ostomy reversal: are we crossing the line? An ACHQC Analysis
IntroductionThe most appropriate method of reconstructing the abdominal wall at the site of a simultaneous stoma takedown is controversial. The...
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Preliminary robotic abdominal wall reconstruction experience: single-centre outcomes of the first 150 cases
PurposeRobotic surgery offers new possibilities in repairing complex hernias with a minimally invasive approach. This study aimed to analyze our...
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Outcomes of complex abdominal wall reconstruction in patients with connective tissue disorders: a single center experience
IntroductionIndividuals diagnosed with connective tissue disorders (CTD) are known to be predisposed to incisional hernia formation. However, there...
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Outcomes of Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction with Biologic Mesh in Patients with 8 Years of Follow-Up
BackgroundWhile many studies evaluated outcomes of abdominal wall reconstruction with biologic mesh, long-term data is lacking. In this study, we...
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The early outcomes of complex abdominal wall reconstruction with polyvinylidene (PVDF) mesh in the setting of active infection: a prospective series
PurposeThe use of synthetic mesh to repair infected abdominal wall defects remains controversial. Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) mesh was introduced...
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Meeting in the middle: pediatric abdominal wall reconstruction for omphalocele
BackgroundOmphalocele is a congenital abdominal wall defect with an incidence of 1/4,200 births. Repair timing varies from the neonatal period to the...
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Surgeon volumes: preserving appropriate surgical outcomes in higher-risk patient populations undergoing abdominal wall reconstruction
BackgroundIt is increasingly recognized that complex abdominal wall reconstruction (cAWR) necessitates specialized training. No studies have been...
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Gastrointestinal procedures and anastomoses can be safely performed during complex abdominal wall reconstruction
IntroductionThe literature regarding combined abdominal wall reconstruction and gastrointestinal surgery is limited and largely suggests staged...
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Staged abdominal wall reconstruction in the setting of complex gastrointestinal reconstruction
PurposeLiterature on one- versus two-staged abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) with complex gastrointestinal reconstruction (GIR) is limited to...
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Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Using Unique Composite Anterolateral and Fascia Lata Perforator Free Flap After Failed Attempts
A growing number of patients undergoing abdominal procedures have complex full thickness abdominal wall defects, the reconstruction of which remains...
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A computed tomography study investigating the effects of botulinum toxin injections prior to complex abdominal wall reconstruction
ObjectiveTo explore how intramuscular injection of botulinum toxin A (BTA) affects the lateral abdominal wall (LAW) musculature, abdominal- and...
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Single-stage abdominal wall reconstruction in contaminated and dirty wounds is safe: a single center experience
BackgroundThe proper approach to repair of complex abdominal wall hernia in contaminated and dirty surgical fields is unknown. Identification of a...
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Pitfalls and complications of enhanced-view totally extraperitoneal approach to abdominal wall reconstruction
BackgroundThe enhanced-view totally extraperitoneal access technique (eTEP) to minimally invasive retromuscular abdominal wall reconstruction is a...
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Outcomes of Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction After Oncologic Resection: 14-Year Experience at an NCI-Designated Cancer Center
BackgroundOutcomes studies for abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) in the setting of previous oncologic extirpation are lacking. We sought to...
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Value of CT sinography and analysis of missed diagnosis and misdiagnosis for abdominal wall sinus
BackgroundThe value of CT (computed tomography) sinography in evaluating abdominal wall sinus tracts is currently unclear. The present study aims to...
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Does selective intraoperative music reduce pain following abdominal wall reconstruction? A double-blind randomized controlled trial
PurposeAlthough intraoperative music is purported to mitigate postoperative pain after some procedures, its application has never been explored in...
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The influence of a multidisciplinary team meeting and prehabilitation on complex abdominal wall hernia repair outcomes
PurposeSurgical site occurrences after transversus abdominis release in ventral hernia repair are still reported up to 15%. Evidence is rising that...
