Wide variation in surgical techniques to repair incisional hernias: a survey of practice patterns among general surgeons.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this research was to examine the self-reported practice patterns of Canadian general surgeons regarding the elective repair of incisional hernias.

Methods

A mail survey was sent to all general surgeons in Canada. Data were collected regarding surgeon training, years in practice, practice setting and management of incisional hernias. Surgeons were asked to describe their usual surgical approach for a patient with a midline incisional hernia and a 10 × 6 cm fascial defect.

Results

Of the 1876 surveys mailed out 555 (30%) were returned and 483 surgeons indicated that they perform incisional hernia repair. The majority (62%) have been in practice > 10 years and 73% regularly repair incisional hernias. In response to the clinical scenario of a pat

SUBMITTER: MacDonald S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8145827 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature