# CeDAR - Ventral Hernia

> Predicts ventral hernia repair wound complication risks and costs. (iPhone/iPad app by Carolinas Surgical Innovation Group, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cedar-ventral-hernia/id830530974 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Carolinas Surgical Innovation Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/566313835)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 37 MB
- Languages: Danish, English, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese
- Released: 2014-03-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cedar-ventral-hernia/id830530974/reviews.md

## What is CeDAR?

Hernia repairs are among the most common operations performed in the world.  Historically, quality was measured almost solely by recurrence rates. Now that routine mesh use has made these repairs much more durable, wound problems after surgery are the major reason for increased cost of surgery, including the added cost of other procedures, hospital stays and clinic visits because of wound problems up to a year after hernia repair.  Because of their wounds, these patients often are not able to work and lose time and money because of specialty wound care, travel, clinic visits and/or hospital stays.

We believe assessing and understanding a patient's preoperative health status can significantly impact postoperative outcomes.  The Carolinas Equation for Determining Associated Risks (CeDAR) predicts the risks and financial impact of wound-related problems following ventral hernia repair.  The complex mathematical equation, which was calculated from data taken from patients around the world after their surgery, has been independently tested and found to be accurate and reliable.  With the aid of mobile app technology, CeDAR now provides surgeons and patients with a powerful tool that can predict individualized wound outcomes after abdominal hernia surgery.  Moreover, it offers patients detailed educational materials about many types of hernias and their treatments.  Users simply answer eight questions about themselves, including height and weight.  Based on these answers, a percentage chance of developing specific postoperative complications requiring treatment is calculated along with the corresponding cost of this treatment.   These results can then be used to discuss an individual patient's risk for wound problems after surgery and what they can change to improve their odds for a good result.

## Key features

- Predicts postoperative wound complication risks
- Estimates financial impact of complications
- Provides individualized patient outcomes
- Offers educational materials on hernias
- Calculates risk based on user-answered questions


## Frequently asked questions about CeDAR

### What is CeDAR used for?

CeDAR is used to predict the risks and financial impact of wound-related problems following ventral hernia repair surgery. It helps surgeons and patients understand individualized wound outcomes.

### How does CeDAR calculate risks?

CeDAR uses a complex mathematical equation derived from global patient data. Users answer eight questions about their health, including height and weight, to generate a personalized risk percentage for complications.

### Is CeDAR accurate?

Yes, the mathematical equation used in CeDAR has been independently tested and found to be accurate and reliable for predicting individualized wound outcomes after abdominal hernia surgery.

### What kind of information does CeDAR provide to patients?

CeDAR offers patients detailed educational materials about many types of hernias and their treatments. It also provides a percentage chance of developing specific postoperative complications requiring treatment and the associated costs.

### What devices does CeDAR support?

CeDAR is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to be a mobile app technology tool for surgeons and patients.

### When was CeDAR last updated?

The latest version of CeDAR, 1.1.1, was last updated on December 17, 2018. The app was initially released on March 12, 2014.

### What is the age rating for CeDAR?

CeDAR has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 12 and older.

### Does CeDAR have ads?

No, CeDAR does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2018-12-17

Bug fixes.

### 1.1.0 — 2017-06-15

Improved support for higher resolution devices

### 1.0.1 — 2014-04-30

Bug Fix

### 1.0 — 2014-03-08

No release notes.

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