A Retrospective Analysis of Incisional Hernia Repair's Postoperative Recurrence

A Retrospective Study of Factors Associated With Postoperative Recurrence of Incisional Hernia Repair in the Abdominal Wall

ABSTRACT Purpose：A retrospective study was conducted among patients with incisional hernia in our hospital to analyse the factors associated with postoperative recurrence of abdominal wall incisional hernia.

Methods：Patients with a diagnosis of incisional hernia obtained from our hospital's electronic medical record system were divided into primary incisional hernia group and recurrent incisional hernia group according to whether or not they had a recurrence after surgery. Baseline information on these patients was recorded and statistically analysed after our review.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Inclusion criteria: diagnosis of incisional hernia of the abdominal wall and primary; surgical treatment for hernia repair at our hospital; all patients originating from outpatient clinics rather than emergency clinics; age of 18 to 80 years at the time of admission; and those with a well-established preoperative examination.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Exclusion criteria: severe organ dysfunction (ASA score of IV, V, VI); unconsciousness and poor cooperation with various preoperative examinations; correction of other types of abdominal hernia by perfect examination after admission; incomplete necessary information.