The Hernia and Abdominal Wall Center at OHSU is heavily involved in academic research.  Such research projects ensure we evaluate our clinical outcomes and continue to evolve our surgical approaches based on well-founded research. 

Research goals

The Hernia and Abdominal Wall Center will continue to advance as a regional and national leader in high quality hernia care, education, and research. The Center will lead, encourage, and implement translational and clinical research, as well as clinical technological advancements to ensure its regional and national reputation for the high quality and quantity of available clinical trials. We present our research and hernia expertise at regional, national, and international meetings, and we publish our research in respected peer reviewed journals on behalf of the center and the institution.