#9 An in-depth analysis and cohort study of the techniques used to repair complex incisional hernias after abdominal surgery (oral presentation)

Rationale: Incisional hernias develop in approximately 15% of patients following midline incisions for abdominal surgery. Midline fascial reconstruction with mesh reinforcement is the recommended technique, but often requires separation of the abdominal wall layers (component separation). Anterior component separation has been used, but recently posterior component separation (PCS) has been introduced to improve outcomes. However, the PCS technique is still developing and has not been widely implemented.
Source: International Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research