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ArticleFrontiers in surgery2026

Patient-engaged preoperative optimization for a complex incisional hernia: a case report.

Styliani Laskou, Theodora Gkeka, Panayiota Roulia, Athanasios Astreinidis, Leondias Kougias, George Geropoulos, Kyriakos Psarras, Konstantinos Sapalidis

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Article in Frontiers in surgery, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Styliani Laskou3rd Surgical Department, AHEPA University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Theodora Gkeka3rd Surgical Department, AHEPA University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Panayiota Roulia3rd Surgical Department, AHEPA University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Athanasios AstreinidisDepartment of Radiology, AHEPA General University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Leondias KougiasDepartment of Radiology, AHEPA General University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
George Geropoulos3rd Surgical Department, AHEPA University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Kyriakos Psarras3rd Surgical Department, AHEPA University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Konstantinos Sapalidis3rd Surgical Department, AHEPA University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.

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Abstract

Complex hernias with loss of domain present significant surgical challenges. Preoperative strategies such as botulinum toxin A (BTA) injections and progressive preoperative pneumoperitoneum (PPP) combined with structured prehabilitation and active patient participation may facilitate abdominal wall reconstruction. We report the case of a 65-year-old female with a complex incisional hernia. The patient underwent preoperative BTA injections followed by PPP before elective repair. This case highlights the value of a multimodal, patient-centered optimization pathway in facilitating successful abdominal wall reconstruction.

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abdominal wall reconstructionbotulinum toxin Acomplex herniameshperitoneal flap hernioplastyprogressive pneumoperitoneum

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PMID42780404
PMCPMC13597939

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