NIH R01 · 2024
Improving surgical outcomes through optimized hernia prediction
PROJECT SUMMARY Incisional hernia (IH) is a common, overlooked surgical health problem spanning a broad range of patients and stakeholders. In the U.S., over 153,000 IHs are repaired per year with expenditures exceeding $7 billion. Evidence-based interventions, including preoperative optimization, surgical techniques, and prophylactic mesh, can reduce risk; however, multi-level factors impede clinical translation. One critical barrier is the need for accurate, generalizable risk prediction to link risk recognition, behavior change, and outcomes. Pre-operative risk assessment enables providers to leverage risk information to guide decision-making, surgical planning, and informed consent.…
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