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...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 surgeon'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.展开更多
文摘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 surgeon'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.
