Perioperative management of complex abdominal wall reconstruction

Thesis (complete) (Embargo up to 2028-04-24)

Front matter

Chapter 1: Risk factor-driven prehabilitation prior to abdominal wall reconstruction to improve postoperative outcome: A narrative review

Chapter 2: A systematic review and meta‑analysis of technical aspects and clinical outcomes of botulinum toxin prior to abdominal wall reconstruction

Chapter 3: A computed tomography study investigating the effects of botulinum toxin injections prior to complex abdominal wall reconstruction

Chapter 4: Comparison of two versus three bilateral botulinum toxin injections prior to abdominal wall reconstruction

Chapter 5: Botulinum toxin injections prior to complex abdominal wall reconstruction - A technical note (Embargo up to 2028-04-24)

Chapter 6: Bridging-to-surgery in patients with type 2 intestinal failure

Chapter 7: Outcomes of mid-term and long-term degradable biosynthetic meshes in single-stage open complex abdominal wall reconstruction

Chapter 8: Clinical outcomes of open abdominal wall reconstruction with the use of a polypropylene reinforced tissue matrix: A multicenter retrospective study

Chapter 9: Immediate closure of abdominal cavity with biologic mesh versus temporary abdominal closure of open abdomen in non-trauma emergency patients (CLOSE-UP Study)

Chapter 10: Long-term follow-up of immediate parachute-and-pull closure with biologic mesh versus temporary closure in non-trauma emergency patients with open abdomen (CLOSE-UP study) (Embargo up to 2028-04-24)

Summary; General discussion and future perspectives; Nederlandse samenvatting (Dutch summary); Publications; Contributing authors; PhD portfolio; Dankwoord (Acknowledgements)