Josephine Roth Ekmann

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Josephine Roth Ekmann is a surgical researcher whose work focuses on optimizing outcomes in abdominal wall reconstruction, particularly through minimally invasive techniques. Her research critically examines long-held preoperative assumptions, challenging the necessity of mandatory weight loss and smoking cessation before ventral hernia repair. In her most-cited paper, "Short-term complications after minimally invasive retromuscular ventral hernia repair: no need for preoperative weight loss or smoking cessation?" (2022, 14 citations), Ekmann provides evidence that these traditional requirements may not significantly reduce short-term complications, potentially expanding surgical access for patients who struggle to meet these criteria. This contribution is notable for its practical implications, offering a data-driven perspective that could reshape preoperative protocols. Ekmann's work bridges the gap between evidence-based surgery and patient-centered care, making her a rising voice in hernia surgery. Her findings encourage a nuanced approach to risk stratification, emphasizing that not all modifiable factors are equally impactful. For students and researchers, Ekmann’s research underscores the importance of questioning surgical dogma and highlights how targeted studies can directly influence clinical practice, improving both efficiency and equity in surgical care.