Abdominal wall reconstruction
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention: The study group will have PExT, consisting of cardiovascular-,
strength and respiratory muscle training, for at least 3 months before surgery.
Feasibility
Preoperative physical therapy
Sponsors
Elkerliek ziekenhuis
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 64 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients will be included if: - Age between 18 and 70 - They have the possibility to execute the training in Helmond. - There is a midline ventral abdominal wall defect with a diameter of at least 10 centimetre - The abdominal wall defect must be reconstructed by one of following procedures: Endoscopic assisted or classic component separation technic (Ramirez plastic), modified Chevrel method, posterior component separation technic*, open ventral hernia repair / Stoppa procedure.;*Only in case of *nerve spairing* component separation (extended Rives-Stoppa with optional Transverse abdominal release).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Surgical exclusion criteria: - BMI > 35kg/m2 of
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main study parameters/endpoints: Primary endpoint is feasibility, based on the participants ability to complete the program and any adverse events or injuries occurred during PexT. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary endpoints are VO2max and HRQL. | — |
Countries
The Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed