Comprehensive retrospective analysis of the European hernia Society quality of life in patients undergoing abdominal wall reconstruction.
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Introduction This study aimed to analyze the European Hernia Society Quality of Life (EHS-QoL) in abdominal wall reconstruction by comparing preoperative scores with those at 1 and 2 postoperative years. Methods Data from 105 patients with complex incisional hernias were collected preoperatively and at 1 and 2 years postoperatively. Statistical analyses included three ART ANOVA models to compare scores among the three time points and within each time point's items. Results The EHS score significantly decreased from preoperative (Mdn = 57) to 1 year (Mdn = 10.5) and 2 years postoperative (Mdn = 8). The most significant changes occurred between preoperative and 1-year measurements, particularly in pain levels during activities and limitations in heavy labor and activities outside the home. Conclusion Patients' quality of life notably improved at 1 year post-surgery, with some reaching near-maximum levels, and this improvement was generally sustained or increased at 2 years post-surgery.