What are my chances of surviving an abdominal wall reconstruction surgery due to the complexity of this surgery?

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In 2015 I had a hernia repair. My body rejected the mesh that was implanted and it became infected. 10 days later I was back on the operating table for a 2nd surgery due to severe pain and throwing up infection and bowel. They had to remove part of my small intestine. Mesh was removed and another one was inplanted. Barely 18 months later the hernia is back and an abdominal wall reconstruction surgery is highly recommended by my doctor. Due to the complexity of this surgery will I survive?

John LoMonaco, MD, FACS · Answer

Larger pieces of synthetic mesh implanted into the abdominal wall can reject.  Any future reconstruction should be done with no mesh if at all possible, and with you in your best physical condition: no nicotine use, and very close to your ideal weight.

Mark Broudo, MD · Answer

As long as you are in good health and this is done by a board certified surgeon at a reputable hospital, you will do well.

Robert Whitfield, MD · Answer

This is usually done at a center with general surgeons or plastic surgeons with experience in components separation.  I would encourage you to get more information regarding components separation and repair with biologic mesh.  Also, asking about those terms in a consult with help you better understand the procedures.

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