Complex Incisional Hernias in Morbidly Obese Patients: Hernia Repair Outcomes with Weight Loss Surgery

Morbid obesity is a risk factor for development and recurrence of incisional hernias. Weight loss surgery can be performed concomitantly with hernia repair or as a staged approach, which is recommended in loss of domain hernias. We assessed feasibility and outcomes of either approach in patients with complex incisional hernias.
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Scientific poster presentations Source Type: research