Clinical Challenges in Hernia Surgery: Is Optimization Still Necessary for Hernia Surgery?

Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast · Jun 25, 2026 · 34m · transcript

Join our Hernia Team for a review of the current controversy around preoperative optimization and the practical implications.

Hosts:

Dr. Maggie Bosley - @MBosleyMD

Dr. Sean Orenstein - @OrensteinSean

Dr. Amber Sandoval

Dr. Peter Ferrin

Institution: Oregon Health & Science University

References:

Adverse Events after Ventral Hernia Repair: The Vicious Cycle of Complications

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26206646/

Risk factors for postoperative wound infections and prolonged hospitalization after ventral/incisional hernia repair

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24030572/

lack of association…