New Surgical Technique Cuts Parastomal Hernia Cases Down to 2.3%

A novel purse-string suture technique dramatically reduced parastomal hernia (PSH) incidence to just 2.3% compared to 32% for conventional methods. Over a follow-up period from 6 to 24 months, patients using the new technique maintained stable abdominal wall aperture sizes, while those in the traditional group saw significant increases in diameter. These findings suggest a promising, straightforward approach to preventing a common complication of enterostomies, but additional multicenter trials are necessary for validation.