Overview
The aim of this study is to assess the independent patient-related and surgery-related risk factors associated with the development of incisional hernia following major abdominal surgeries.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients aged 18 years or older.
- patients who underwent major abdominal surgery including both elective and emergency surgeries.
- Patients with complete medical records and operative data.
- Patients willing to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients younger than 18 years.
- Patients with recurrent incisional hernia.
- Patients with incomplete medical records or missing data on key study variables.
- Patients who refused to participate in the study.


