Visceral obesity is a significant risk factor for incisional hernia after laparoscopic colorectal surgery: A single ‐center review

ConclusionAfter laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery, a higher VFA and female sex are independent risk factors for incisional hernia.

Source: Asian Journal of Endoscopic Surgery - February 19, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Masateru Yamamoto, Yuji Takakura, Satoshi Ikeda, Toshiyuki Itamoto, Takashi Urushihara, Hiroyuki Egi Tags: Original Article Source Type: research