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ArticleSurgical endoscopy2026

Delayed elective ventral hernia repair may increase risk in patients with obesity.

Ramsey M Dallal, Noah Streitfeld, Samantha Ekanayake, Sami Tannouri

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Ramsey M DallalDepartment of Surgery, Jefferson Health, 5501 Old York Rd, Suite 510, Philadelphia, PA, 19141, USA. ramsey.dallal@jefferson.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0477-9803
Noah StreitfeldSidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, 1025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, USA.
Samantha EkanayakeSidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, 1025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, USA.
Sami TannouriDepartment of Surgery, Jefferson Health, 5501 Old York Rd, Suite 510, Philadelphia, PA, 19141, USA.

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Abstract

backgroundAccess to elective ventral hernia repair is often limited for patients with obesity due to presumed higher risks of recurrence and complications. We hypothesize that higher BMI alone does not increase the risk of recurrence, and that delayed access may lead to worse outcomes.

methodsA retrospective cohort of 11,979 index ventral hernia repairs performed by 200 surgeons across 30 facilities (2017-2025) within a single system. The primary endpoint was reoperation for recurrence; secondary patient-centered outcomes included urgent presentation, length of stay (LOS), and 30-day readmission. Mixed-effects multivariable survival models were used to estimate hazard ratios (HRs).

resultsCompared to BMI 20-25 kg/m

conclusionsBeyond a BMI of 25 kg/m

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Elective Surgical ProceduresHernia, VentralHerniorrhaphyObesityTime-to-TreatmentAgedBody Mass IndexFemaleHumansLaparoscopyLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedPatient ReadmissionPostoperative ComplicationsRecurrenceBMIHernia meshRecurrenceReoperationUmbilical herniaVentral hernia

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