Does BMI Impact Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Open Abdominal Wall Reconstruction? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Obesity is a significant factor that increases complication rates in patients undergoing abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR). This has led to caution about performing elective AWR in patients with higher body mass index (BMI). In light of this, our study aims to synthesize the current information on AWR outcomes in patients stratified according to the obesity classification, providing evidence-based insights into the impact of BMI on AWR outcomes.

Objective

To compare the clinical outcomes in patients of different BMI groups undergoing AWR.

Data sources

A systematic literature search of two databases (PubMed and Cochrane CENTRAL) from January 1st, 1966, until July 31, 2024, identified five relevant studies.

Study selection

Included in our analysis we

SUBMITTER: Farhan SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12282558 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature