What are the short‐ and long‐term abdominal consequences of an omentectomy? A systematic review

Abstract

This review provides an overview regarding the abdominal effects of an omentectomy, with or without extra‐peritoneal reconstructions. In general, reported complication rates were low. Short‐term complications involved ileus, bowel stenosis, abdominal abscess and sepsis (range 0.0%–23%). Donor‐site hernia was mainly reported as long‐term complication (up to 32%) and negligible gastrointestinal complications were observed. However, the level of evidence and methodological quality are quite low with a maximum of 8.5 years follow‐up.