INTRODUCTION: In complex abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR), the role of concomitant panniculectomy has been debated due to concern for increased wound complications that impact outcomes; however, long-term outcomes and quality of life (QOL) have not been well described. The aim of our study was to evaluate the outcomes and QOL in patients undergoing AWR with panniculectomy utilizing 3D volumetric-based propensity match. METHODS: A prospective database from a tertiary referral hernia center was queried for patients undergoing open AWR. 3D CT volumetrics were analyzed and a propensity match comparing AWR patients with and without panniculectomy was created including subcutaneous fat volume (SFV). QOL was analyzed using the Carolinas Comfort Scale. RESULTS: Propensity match yielded 312 pairs, all with adequate CT imaging for volumetric analysis. The panniculectomy group had a higher BMI (p = 0.03) and were more likely female (p < 0.0001), but all other demographics and comorbidities were similar. The panniculectomy group was more likely to have undergone prior hernia repair (77% vs 64%, p < 0.001), but hernia area, SFV, and CDC wound class were similar (all p > 0.05). Requirement of component separation (61% vs 50%, p = 0.01) and mesh excision (44% vs 35%, p = 0.02) were higher in the panniculectomy group, but operative time were similar (all p ≥ 0.05). Panniculectomy patients had a higher overall wound occurrence rate (45% vs 32%, p = 0.002) which was differentiated only by a higher rate of wound breakdown (24% vs 14%, p = 0.003); all other specific wound complications were equal (all p ≥ 0.05). Hernia recurrence rates were similar (8% vs 9%, p = 0.65) with an average follow-up of 28 months. Overall QOL was equal at 2 weeks, and 1, 6, and 12 months (all p ≥ 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Despite panniculectomy patients and their hernias being more complex, concomitant panniculectomy increased wound complications but did not negatively impact infection rates or long-term outcomes. Concomitant panniculectomy should be considered in appropriate patients to avoid two procedures.
INTRODUCTION: In complex abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR), the role of concomitant panniculectomy has been debated due to concern for increased wound complications that impact outcomes; however, long-term outcomes and quality of life (QOL) have not been well described. The aim of our study was to evaluate the outcomes and QOL in patients undergoing AWR with panniculectomy utilizing 3D volumetric-based propensity match. METHODS: A prospective database from a tertiary referral hernia center was queried for patients undergoing open AWR. 3D CT volumetrics were analyzed and a propensity match comparing AWR patients with and without panniculectomy was created including subcutaneous fat volume (SFV). QOL was analyzed using the Carolinas Comfort Scale. RESULTS: Propensity match yielded 312 pairs, all with adequate CT imaging for volumetric analysis. The panniculectomy group had a higher BMI (p = 0.03) and were more likely female (p < 0.0001), but all other demographics and comorbidities were similar. The panniculectomy group was more likely to have undergone prior hernia repair (77% vs 64%, p < 0.001), but hernia area, SFV, and CDC wound class were similar (all p > 0.05). Requirement of component separation (61% vs 50%, p = 0.01) and mesh excision (44% vs 35%, p = 0.02) were higher in the panniculectomy group, but operative time were similar (all p ≥ 0.05). Panniculectomy patients had a higher overall wound occurrence rate (45% vs 32%, p = 0.002) which was differentiated only by a higher rate of wound breakdown (24% vs 14%, p = 0.003); all other specific wound complications were equal (all p ≥ 0.05). Hernia recurrence rates were similar (8% vs 9%, p = 0.65) with an average follow-up of 28 months. Overall QOL was equal at 2 weeks, and 1, 6, and 12 months (all p ≥ 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Despite panniculectomy patients and their hernias being more complex, concomitant panniculectomy increased wound complications but did not negatively impact infection rates or long-term outcomes. Concomitant panniculectomy should be considered in appropriate patients to avoid two procedures.
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