Weight loss before abdominal hernia surgery
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial studies whether losing weight before open abdominal wall hernia repair is safe and helpful for recovery. It may help your surgeon plan the operation more effectively, especially when a complex technique (with mesh and muscle release) is expected.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are an adult who needs open abdominal wall/ventral hernia repair with planned posterior separation and mesh
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 40 and 55
- You are not planning weight loss surgery for reasons such as not being a candidate, insurance limits, or not wanting it
- You can speak English well enough to take part in the program and follow instructions
- Your surgery does not need to be done urgently, and it’s a single planned procedure (not staged) without a separate later mesh removal step
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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