Active Research

The Columbia Hernia Center has a commitment to bring our patients the best care possible, and as such we are dedicated to extensive research in the field of abdominal wall surgery. Some of our active research projects are listed below.

  1. Evaluating drain use in abdominal wall reconstruction

  2. Mesh-free ventral hernia repair

  3. Comparison of mesh types in minimally invasive inguinal hernia repair

  4. Botulinum toxin for use in abdominal wall reconstruction