ArticleFrontiers in surgery2024
Surgeons' opinions and concerns regarding prophylactic mesh placement when conducting a permanent ileo- and colostomy A survey among 172 surgeons in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.
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- Parastomal Hernia: Rethinking Prevention and Repair in Contemporary Colorectal Surgery.ANZ journal of surgery · 2026Article
- Parastomal Hernia Prevention Guidelines: Methodology and Limitations.Journal of abdominal wall surgery : JAWS · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: Prophylactic mesh placement when creating a permanent colostomy was recommended by the 2017 European Hernia Society guidelines on the prevention and treatment of parastomal hernias (GPTPH2017). The extent of this recommendation is under debate based on the long-term data from clinical trials. Our aim was to conduct a survey of surgeons revealing perspectives and concerns regarding GPTPH2017 and to discuss their concerns. Methods: From January 2023 to September 2023 a survey among surgeons of Germany, Switzerland and Austria was conducted. The questionnaire addressed demographic data of the participants, information on work experience/location, number of elective permanent colo- and ileostomies, and opinions on the recommendation of GPTPH2017 for prophylactic mesh placement. Results: A total of 172 surgeons from Germany, Austria and Switzerland answered the questionnaire and 59 of them stated professional experience of 20-30 years. Most of the surgeons ( Conclusions: The main reason for not placing a prophylactic mesh when conducting a permanent colostomy was the risk of wound infection.
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