Complex abdominal hernias present with unique challenges due to factors such as large defect size, previous failed repairs, presence of infection, or loss of abdominal wall integrity.
These hernias often require a comprehensive surgical approach involving specialized techniques and sometimes multiple procedures to achieve successful repair.
Multidisciplinary Care:
Managing complex abdominal hernias often involves a multidisciplinary team including general surgeons, plastic surgeons, infectious disease specialists, and nutritionists.
Collaboration among different specialties is essential for preoperative optimization, intraoperative decision-making, and postoperative management to optimize outcomes and reduce complications.
Advanced Surgical Techniques:
Surgical repair of complex abdominal hernias may involve techniques such as component separation, use of biologic or synthetic mesh, tissue expanders, or abdominal wall reconstruction.
The goal is to restore abdominal wall integrity, improve functionality, and reduce the risk of recurrence while minimizing complications and optimizing patient recovery.
