Center for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
The Abdominal Wall Reconstruction program is the coordination of a comprehensive multidisciplinary group of physicians and staff members who have the experience and expertise to manage complex abdominal wall defects. The science of abdominal wall reconstruction and hernia repair has evolved significantly over the past 10 years. In a field formerly dominated by simple one or two layer suture techniques, now there are so many approaches that it can be difficult for surgeons to determine the best method not including primary care physicians and patients. Currently, laparoscopy is commonly recommended for different types of abdominal wall hernias, but has specific risks, which must be assessed in individual patients to ensure the operation is safe. On the other hand, conventional open surgery does not resemble what it did 20 years ago as simple suturing has been replaced by the use of prosthetic material in nearly all adult patients.
The mission of Creighton’s Center for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction is to provide consultative and treatment services for referring physicians and patients with these types of abdominal wall pathologies. Although always willing to assume care for the patients if the treating physicians so desires, we will be pleased to provide second opinion consultation services to surgeons who would like recommendations for the best approach for individual patients who could have the surgery in their local hospital closer to their friends and family.
For more information call the Center for Digestive Disorders at 402.449.5040.
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