What is recovery like after component separation surgery?

Can be: A major surgical procedure usually done as a re-operation for an abdominal ventral hernia. Often performed with general and plastic surgeons. Likely to be in the hospital for a few days. May have external drain tubes. May be 6-8 weeks for near full recovery after surgery. But each patient's type of surgery and recovery can be highly variable. Ask your surgeon about your individual situation.

May depend on weight: Component separation is often required for recurrent ventral hernia. Recovery may depend on the stress on the repair which is primarily effected by your nutrition and visceral contents which may exert excessive stress on your repair or in your diaphragm making breathing more difficult. Compliance with your surgeons recommendations is essential.

Ab Wall Reconstrxn: Component separation is a major abdominal operation reserved for complex hernia repairs. There are many techniques that are categorized as component separation. Most of these operations will require a 3-5 day hospital stay. Postoperative drains are commonplace. Return to work varies with occupation. Most patients will fully recover within 2-3 months.