Dr Yousaf Malik is a Foundation Year 2 doctor at Croydon University Hospital and a member of the abdominal wall research team, with a particular interest in abdominal wall reconstruction and complex hernia surgery. He is involved in research dissemination, including preparing scientific posters and podium presentations and coordinating conference submissions. Having read and engaged closely with the present study, he has developed a particular interest in the biomechanical and physiological effects of abdominal wall reconstruction. He is an aspiring surgical trainee seeking to further develop his clinical and academic experience in abdominal wall surgery.