Establishing a center of excellence in abdominal wall reconstruction

Jenny Shao, Sharbel Elhage, Eva Deerenberg, Vedra Augenstein, B. Todd Heniford
2020 Plastic and Aesthetic Research  
Building a tertiary referral center of excellence for complex abdominal wall reconstruction is a multi-step process that requires many elements to garner and promote success. Ultimately the creation of such a center is important for continual improvement of abdominal wall reconstruction outcomes by decreasing complications, recurrences, length of hospital stay, hospital readmissions, and overall costs. Establishing a center of excellence incorporates several key components including the
more » ... s desires and expertise, institutional participation, multidisciplinary collaboration, outcomes research and innovation, and financial stability. This article outlines the principal elements of building a sustainable, functional, and successful center of excellence for complex abdominal wall reconstruction.
doi:10.20517/2347-9264.2020.04 fatcat:e6rkfnmufzchdef6dc4gqu7asm