Biological Prosthesis for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

No definitive evidences exist on the biological prosthesis in abdominal wall reconstruction after open abdomen; dedicated studies are needed.Biological prosthesis seems to be a valid option for abdominal wall repair minimizing mesh-related complications, especially in contaminated surgical fields.In managing great abdominal wall defects, the positioning of a biological prosthesis as a bridge to close the abdomen seems to be the best and most obvious solution to solve the acute problem.Biological prosthesis seems to be associated with a high rate of hernia recurrence in long-term follow-up. No definitive evidences exist on the biological prosthesis in abdominal wall reconstruction after open abdomen; dedicated studies are needed. Biological prosthesis seems to be a valid option for abdominal wall repair minimizing mesh-related complications, especially in contaminated surgical fields. In managing great abdominal wall defects, the positioning of a biological prosthesis as a bridge to close the abdomen seems to be the best and most obvious solution to solve the acute problem. Biological prosthesis seems to be associated with a high rate of hernia recurrence in long-term follow-up.