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    Synthetic mesh is as effective as biologic mesh for abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR), regardless of patient risk. Using synthetic mesh in low-risk patients significantly reduces costs without compromising care quality.

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    Area of Science:

    • Abdominal wall reconstruction
    • Surgical mesh materials
    • Health economics

    Background:

    • Surgeons' mesh choices in abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) are influenced by financial and institutional factors, not solely clinical recommendations.
    • Standardizing AWR algorithms could reduce costs and alter mesh preferences.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare outcomes, complications, and costs associated with biologic/biosynthetic versus synthetic mesh in high- and low-risk patients undergoing inpatient AWR.
    • To evaluate the impact of mesh selection on recurrence rates and healthcare expenditure.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 112 patients undergoing complex AWR between 2014 and 2016.
    • Patients stratified into high-risk (immunosuppression, infection/contamination history) and low-risk groups.
    • Cohorts analyzed based on mesh type (biologic/biosynthetic vs. synthetic) for outcomes, complications, and cost.

    Main Results:

    • No statistically significant difference in two-year recurrence rates between high- and low-risk cohorts.
    • No significant difference in recurrence rates between biologic and synthetic meshes across risk groups.
    • Average cost difference: biologic mesh ($9,414.80) vs. synthetic mesh ($524.60). Estimated savings of $295,391.20 using synthetic mesh in low-risk patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Complex AWR recurrence rates appear independent of mesh selection.
    • Biologic mesh is overused in low-risk patients, incurring substantial unnecessary costs.
    • Implementing a critical evaluation process for biologic mesh indications can decrease costs without affecting care quality, enhancing AWR value.