Join our Hernia Team for a review of the current controversy around preoperative optimization and the practical implications.

Hosts:

Dr. Maggie Bosley - @MBosleyMD
Dr. Sean Orenstein - @OrensteinSean
Dr. Amber Sandoval
Dr. Peter Ferrin

Institution: Oregon Health & Science University

References:
Adverse Events after Ventral Hernia Repair: The Vicious Cycle of Complications
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26206646/

Risk factors for postoperative wound infections and prolonged hospitalization after ventral/incisional hernia repair
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24030572/

lack of association between glycated hemoglobin and adverse outcomes in diabetic patients undergoing ventral hernia repair: an ACHQC study
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35969297/

Impact of preoperative haemoglobin A1c levels on postoperative outcomes in adults undergoing major noncardiac surgery: A systematic review
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38853752/

Does active smoking really matter before ventral hernia repair? An AHSQC analysis
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30220485/

Abstinence from smoking reduces incisional wound infection: a randomized controlled trial
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12832959/

The Association of Nicotine Replacement Therapy With Outcomes Among Smokers Hospitalized for a Major Surgical Procedure
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31790653/

Is weight trajectory a better marker of wound complication risk than BMI in hernia patients with obesity?
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38082008/

Gender, racial, and socioeconomic disparity of preoperative optimization goals in ventral hernia repair
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37658198/

Limited or Lasting: Is Preoperative Weight Loss as Part of Prehabilitation Maintained after Open Ventral Hernia Repair?
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39907236/

The impact of preoperative optimization for abdominal wall reconstruction on long-term glucose control and smoking cessation
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40739418/

Watchful waiting as a treatment strategy for patients with a ventral hernia appears to be safe
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26838293/