Study on Preventing Hernias After Emergency Surgeries for Conditions Like Appendicitis and Hernia Incarceration

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to understand the risk factors and frequency of postoperative hernias in patients undergoing emergency surgeries such as acute appendicitis, acute cholecystitis, incarcerated hernia, gastrointestinal perforation, and obstruction. It focuses on identifying how often these hernias occur after surgery and what contributes to their development, with the goal of improving preventive strategies and treatment outcomes for this patient group. The study is an observational, multicenter cohort conducted nationwide from June 2025 to December 2026. Participants will undergo emergency or urgent surgery by laparotomy, laparoscopy, or robotic surgery. Researchers will analyze surgical techniques, including fascial closure methods, use of drains, and postoperative care like abdominal binders and activity resumption timing. They will also assess preventive measures for surgical site infections and wound healing complications. Participants will be followed up one year after surgery through a brief telephone interview to check for hernia development. If a hernia is suspected, patients will be invited for a clinic visit where imaging tests like ultrasound or CT scans will confirm the diagnosis. The study will collect medical history, laboratory tests, surgical details, and postoperative management data. Outcomes include the incidence of different types of hernias and complications such as surgical site infections and wound dehiscence.

Prevention of Postoperative Hernias in Emergency Surgery