Repair of huge abdominal wall defect following abdominal wall tumor resection        GU Yan, TANG Rui, GONG Ding-quan. Hernia and Abdominal Wall Disease Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Department of General Surgery, Shanghai Ninth Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
Corresponding author：GU Yan, E-mail：Yangu@sjtu.edu.cn
Abstract    Repair and reconstruction of huge abdominal wall defects, especially following extensive abdominal wall tumor resection is still a challenge to most of surgeons. An initial assessment and comprehensive preoperative care are essential before the operation. A simple classification system should be proposed and the algorithm for abdominal repair and reconstruction based on the classification system will guide the surgeon in selecting the most appropriate repair and reconstructive options in treatment of patients with huge abdominal wall defects. Prosthetic repair, components separation and pedicled or free flaps are the most important surgical techniques for abdominal wall defect reconstruction.