Minimizing Postoperative Complications by Preoperative Optimization

Authors

R Peralta
Ayman El-Menyar, New York Medical College
Rifat Latifi, New York Medical CollegeFollow

DOI

10.1007/978-3-319-55868-4_26

First Page

243

Last Page

248

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

6-1-2017

Department

Surgery

Abstract

Significant advances have been made in the management of medical and surgical conditions of critically injured patients; these advances have led to improved survival and reduced morbidity. However, the practicing surgeon when faced with the management of the open abdomen and large abdominal wall defects that require major reconstruction needs to be able to provide preoperative care that would ensure optimal operative outcomes. A multidisciplinary and systematic approach should be undertaken by all members involved in the operative management of the patients. This chapter focuses on the multidisciplinary approach and measures to take into consideration in the preoperative optimization of complex cases, which are frequently associated with complications, high rate of hernia recurrence requiring multiple procedures, and mortality.

Recommended Citation

Peralta R, El-Menyar A, Latifi R. Minimizing postoperative complications by preoperative optimization. In: Latifi R+, editor. Surgery of complex abdominal wall defects: practical approaches. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing; 2017. pp. 243-8.