Significant improvement in quality of life after abdominal wall reconstruction

A follow-up study involving 91 patients undergoing mesh-augmented abdominal wall reconstruction revealed substantial enhancements in quality of life (QoL) and abdominal wall functionality. Preoperative QoL scores averaged 0.652, with 48% of patients rated poor, while post-surgery scores improved to 0.979 at 12 months. The abdominal wall functionality score rose significantly from 4.41 to 8.13. Factors such as hernia size and individual comorbidities influenced these outcomes, indicating effective long-term benefits from the surgical intervention.