Prophylactic Operative Interventions for Preventing Parastomal Hernias after Colorectal Surgery

Abstract The most common long-term stoma-related morbidity following colorectal surgery is parastomal hernia formation. Given the risk of developing parastomal hernias and the risk of postoperative complications following their repair, practices have evolved to incorporate prophylactic strategies to reduce the risk of parastomal hernia formation after colorectal surgery. The majority of the data forming the evidence base for parastomal hernia …