Samuel G Parker, James Joyner, Rhys Thomas, Jonathan Van Dellen, Said Mohamed, Ravishankar Jakkalasaibaba, Helena Blake, Arun Shanmuganandan, Waleed Albadry, Julia Panascia, William Gray, Stella Vig
INTRODUCTION: Abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) is an emerging specialty, involving complex multi-stage operations in patients with high medical and surgical risk. At our hospital, we have developed a growing interest in AWR, with a commitment to improving outcomes through a regular complex hernia MDT. An MDT approach to these patients is increasingly recognized as the path forward in management to optimize patients and improve outcomes. METHODS: We conducted a literature review and combined this with our experiential knowledge of managing these cases to create a pathway for the management of our abdominal wall patients...
April 8, 2024: American Surgeon