Anterior separation plastic surgery: analysis of complications, quality of life. Te observation period is 5 years

Introduction. Nowadays, component separation is the surgery of choice for treating patients with incisional hernia.Aim. To evaluate the results of treatment, complications and the quality of life in patients afer anterior component separation.Material and methods. Te article presents an analysis of complications and quality of life in 96 patients with incisional hernia who underwent anterior component separation. Te characteristics of patients, polypropylene mesh, fxation method, as well as complications and quality of life are described. Te Clavien-Dindo scale was used to classify and detail complications in the frst 30 days. Te patients ' quality of life was assessed using the EuraHS Quality of Life score questionnaire.Results. Wound complications were 11.4 %, general complications 4.2 %, hernia recurrence 1.0 %, and death 1.0 %. In most patients, 3 months afer surgery, there is a signifcant decrease in the intensity of pain, satisfaction with appearance, and an increase in physical activity.Conclusion. Te results of the study showed a low percentage of wound complications, relapse, and a signifcant improvement in the quality of life.