Managing Hernias and Obesity: Why Preoperative Optimization Is Key to Lasting Repair
An abdominal or ventral hernia occurs when internal tissue pushes through a weak point in the surrounding muscle wall. While carrying extra weight does not single-handedly cause a hernia to form, hernias frequently occur in patients with obesity. Excess visceral fat creates constant outward intra-abdominal pressure that taxes the abdominal wall over time, widening existing […]