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Review
. 2021 Dec;101(6):1007-1022.
doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2021.08.002.

Controversies in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

Kevin F Baier  1 , Michael J Rosen  2
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Review

Controversies in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

Kevin F Baier et al. Surg Clin North Am. 2021 Dec.

Abstract

This article discuses current controversies in abdominal wall reconstruction, including the standardization of outcome reporting, mesh selection, the utility of robotic surgery in ventral hernia repair, and role for prophylactic stoma mesh at the time of permanent end colostomy formation. The current state of the literature pertaining to these topics is reviewed in detail.

Keywords: Abdominal wall reconstruction; Hernia mesh; Prophylactic mesh; Robotic hernia repair; Ventral hernia repair.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure K.F. Baier has nothing to disclose. M.J. Rosen is the ACHQC Medical Director, with salary support and research grants paid to his institution by Intuitive Surgical and Pacira.

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