Reconstruction of the abdominal wall may be performed for several reasons. This procedure is indicated for hernia repairs, infections, congenital deformities, abdominal trauma, and after multiple abdominal surgeries or pregnancies. This surgery is often performed in conjunction with a general surgeon or oncologist/gynecologist. It involves repositioning of the abdominal muscle, along with the use of biological material, and synthetic mesh for reinforcement.
REASONS FOR CONSIDERING ABDOMINAL WALL RECONSTRUCTION:
- To correct ventral hernias
- To correct recurrent hernias
- For exposed mesh resulting from previous surgeries
- To correct congenital deformities to the abdominal wall
- To repair trauma to the abdominal wall
- For patients who have had multiple abdominal surgeries
- For patients who have had multiple pregnancies
