DETERMINANTS OF MORTALITY AND DISEASE SEVERITY IN EMERGENCY VENTRAL HERNIA REPAIR: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY FROM A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE

Background:Emergency ventral hernia repair carries significantly higher morbidity and mortality thanelective surgery, largely due to delayed presentation and bowel compromise. However,prospective data identifying determinants of mortality and operative decision-making in suchsettings remain limited.Materials and Methods:This prospective observational study included 50 patients undergoing emergency surgery forcomplicated ventral hernia (2024–2026). Clinical, intraoperative, and postoperative vari