Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

Abdominal wall reconstruction surgery is performed to resolve recurrent weaknesses or defects in the abdominal wall caused by a complex hernia, a wound that fails to heal or a traumatic injury. This complex procedure is only performed after all other possible treatments have failed to adequately repair the abdominal wall, and it requires the skills of a specially trained surgeon. It involves redistributing muscles within the abdomen in order to eliminate the area of weakness and reinforce the abdominal wall so that it is strong and flexible enough to endure extreme physical activity. Your doctor may discuss abdominal wall reconstruction surgery with you if you have previously experienced unsuccessful hernia repair or an unusually complex abdominal wound that fails to heal, or possibly if you are a serious athlete with a problematic abdominal injury.