Assessment of Risk Factors for Incisional Hernia Following Major Abdominal Surgery

Assessment of Risk Factors for Incisional Hernia Following Major Abdominal Surgery

The aim of this study is to assess the independent patient-related and surgery-related risk factors associated with the development of incisional hernia following major abdominal surgeries.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients aged 18 years or older.
• patients who underwent major abdominal surgery including both elective and emergency surgeries.
• Patients with complete medical records and operative data.
• Patients willing to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients younger than 18 years.
• Patients with recurrent incisional hernia.
• Patients with incomplete medical records or missing data on key study variables.
• Patients who refused to participate in the study.