Risk factors and outcomes for early returns to the operating room following abdominal wall hernia repairs
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background: Risks of re-operation in ventral hernias in non-American populations and recurrence have been studied extensively. However, data on early risk factors for reoperation in North America are still lacking. The most recent NSQIP study, analyzing risk factors for reoperation of ventral hernias was extracted from 2005-2008 data. Since then, there have been major advances in ventral hernia repair techniques. Here, we identify risk factors and indications for re-operation within 30 days. Methods: NSQIP ACS data from 2020-2022 were used in our analysis. Additional procedures that posed significant morbidity and mortality were excluded. Risk factors were analyzed with univariate and multivariable models to determine association with re-operation within 30 days. ICD10 codes for re-operation were also analyzed. Results: < 0.01). Conclusions: Mortality and early reoperation rates have decreased in the past decade in the U.S, which could be attributed to advancement in ventral hernia repair techniques. Our analysis of risk factors for reoperation supports findings in the broader literature. This study also suggests that SSO and recurrence of hernia are leading diagnoses for early reoperation.
Source: Surgery in Practice and Science
Authors: Saran Kunaprayoon, Cole Brown, Venu Bangla, Tomer Lagziel, I. Michael Leitman
Institution: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Language: English
Topic: Hernia repair and management
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,020
OpenAlex ID: W4409563093