Abdominal Wall Reconstruction and Recurrent Hernia Repair Surgery

Abdominal wall reconstruction is a complex surgery typically used to correct abdominal weaknesses caused by recurring hernias, or open wounds that are not easily resolved by other specialties. Normally, the first line of hernia correction is general surgery. However, if the repair breaks down after one or more tries, an alternative solution should be considered. In cases where traditional repair methods will likely fail due to scar tissue or an abdominal wall catastrophe,  a more involved approach may be needed from the outset.

Abdominal wall reconstruction requires moving abdominal tissues to redistribute the abdominal muscles. This creates a dynamic repair that works to reinforce the midline closure. Patients report feeling as though they are wearing a girdle afterward — everything is tucked in — as the musculature is restored as close to the midline as possible. This helps to neutralize the reasons for hernia breakdown, and makes a successful solution more likely.

Mr. Ahmed works closely with plastic surgeons to offer abdominal wall reconstruction using combined lateral components release  and biomesh implant  (open and minimally invasive) for repair of complex recurrent hernias.

Abdominal wall reconstruction may be useful to a patient who has had previous unsuccessful attempts at hernia repair, or complicating circumstances such as a fistula, or a complex abdominal wound that other surgical teams cannot close.