Smoking as a risk factor for Panniculectomy: An analysis of 7,650 cases

Panniculectomy is performed to remove a symptomatic abdominal pannus. Successful surgery can improve quality of life and alleviate numerous health concerns including intertrigo, chronic infection, lumbago, and immobility. This study is aimed to examine smoking as risk factor for post-operative complications in panniculectomy patients. It is the first study to date on this topic.