David Pechman

Montefiore Medical Center, Northwell Health

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David Pechman is a pioneering surgeon-scientist whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive hernia repair and fluorescence-guided surgical technologies. He is best known for introducing the SubCutaneous OnLay endoscopic Approach (SCOLA) mesh repair to the United States, a transformative technique for treating small midline ventral hernias with concomitant diastasis recti. His seminal 2020 paper on this approach, which has garnered 41 citations, established a new paradigm in abdominal wall reconstruction by combining cosmetic and functional outcomes through a single, scarless endoscopic procedure. Pechman has also contributed to the emerging field of intraoperative imaging, as evidenced by his 2023 review of current fluorescence-guided platforms and devices, which surveys tools that enhance tumor visualization and tissue perfusion assessment during surgery. His work bridges clinical innovation and technological assessment, offering surgeons practical solutions for complex abdominal wall defects while advancing the precision of image-guided interventions. With a growing citation footprint, Pechman’s contributions are shaping both the technical execution and conceptual framework of modern hernia surgery.