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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jul 27, 2024; 16(7): 1973-1980
Published online Jul 27, 2024. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i7.1973
Occurrence and prevention of incisional hernia following laparoscopic colorectal surgery
Xi-Wen Wu, Ding-Quan Yang, Ming-Wei Wang, Yan Jiao
Xi-Wen Wu, The First Operating Room, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China
Ding-Quan Yang, Department of Gastrointestinal and Colorectal Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130033, Jilin Province, China
Ming-Wei Wang, Ministry of Health Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, School of Public Health of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin Province, China
Yan Jiao, Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China
Author contributions: Wu XW contributed to the writing and editing of the manuscript, and literature search; Yang DQ contributed to the discussion and design of the manuscript, and literature search; Wang MW contributed to the discussion and design of the manuscript; Jiao Y designed the overall concept and outline of the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Yan Jiao, PhD, Surgeon, Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, No. 1 Xinmin Street, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China. lagelangri1@126.com
Received: April 1, 2024
Revised: May 23, 2024
Accepted: May 31, 2024
Published online: July 27, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Incisional hernia (IH) is a significant long-term complication following laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Investigating its high-risk factors can facilitate understanding its occurrence and development, enabling targeted preventive measures to reduce IH incidence and enhance the long-term outcomes for surgical patients.