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Petrovskiy AN, Polovinkin VV, Sukhinin AA. [CT imaging in the treatment of ventral hernias]. Khirurgiia (Mosk) 2025:86-95. [PMID: 40296425 DOI: 10.17116/hirurgia202505186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/30/2025]
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Ventral hernias are one of the most common problems in abdominal surgery. At the same time, clinical diagnosis of abdominal hernia is a straightforward issue amenable to surgical treatment in the absence of severe comorbidities. However, long-term follow-up revealed disappointing results regarding complication rates and incidence of postoperative recurrences. In this context, preoperative planning with control of comorbidities and complete visualization of hernia and its anatomical relationships with abdominal organs is important. Computed tomography (CT) offers the best opportunity to determine dimensions and location of hernial defect(s), diastasis recti and/or associated muscle atrophy, as well as loss of domain. This information is valuable to select the best surgical technique (open or minimally invasive), location and fixation of mesh, possible need for various separation techniques, botulinum toxin, preoperative pneumoperitoneum or reduction interventions on abdominal organs. Nevertheless, this issue remains peripheral to active surgical discussions focusing on intervention techniques, postoperative management, etc., since there is currently no clear communication between radiologists and surgeons in this area of surgery. This review is devoted to the role of CT in the treatment of ventral hernias.
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- A N Petrovskiy
- Research Institute - Ochapovsky Regional Clinical Hospital No. 1, Krasnodar, Russia
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- Research Institute - Ochapovsky Regional Clinical Hospital No. 1, Krasnodar, Russia
- Kuban State Medical University, Krasnodar, Russia
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- Kuban State Medical University, Krasnodar, Russia
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Sadava EE, Laxague F, Valinoti AC, Angeramo CA, Schlottmann F. Outcomes after open posterior component separation via transversus abdominis release (TAR) for incisional hernia repair. A systematic review and meta-analysis. Hernia 2024; 28:2097-2109. [PMID: 39192038 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-024-03142-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 08/13/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024]
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PURPOSE Given its potential advantages, open Transversus Abdominis Release (oTAR) has been proposed as a durable solution for complex AWR. However, its applicability in different scenarios remains uncertain. We aimed to analyze the current available evidence and determine surgical outcomes after oTAR. METHODS We performed a systematic electronic search on oTAR in PubMed/Medline, Embase, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases. Postoperative morbidity and recurrence rates were included as primary endpoints and Quality of life (QoL) was included as secondary endpoint. A random-effect model was used to generate a pooled proportion with 95% confidence interval (CI) between all studies. RESULTS A total of 22 studies with 4,910 patients undergoing oTAR were included for analysis. Mean hernia defect and mesh area were 394 (140-622) cm2 and 1065 (557-2206) cm2, respectively. Mean follow-up was 19.7 (1-32) months. The weighted pooled proportion of recurrence, overall morbidity, surgical site occurrences (SSO), surgical site infection (SSI), surgical site occurrences requiring procedural intervention (SSOPI), major morbidity and mortality were: 6% (95% CI, 3-10%), 34% (95% CI, 26-43%), 22% (95% CI, 16-29%), 11% (95% CI, 8-16%), 4% (95% CI, 3-7%), 6% (95% CI, 4-10%) and 1% (95% CI, 1-2%), respectively. A significant improvement in QoL after oTAR was reported among studies. CONCLUSION Open TAR is an effective technique for complex ventral hernias as it is associated with low recurrence rate and a significant improvement in QoL. However, the relatively high morbidity rates observed emphasize the necessity of further patients' selection and optimization to improve outcomes.
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- Emmanuel E Sadava
- Department of Surgery, Hospital Alemán of Buenos Aires, Av. Pueyrredon 1640, Buenos Aires, C1118AAT, Argentina.
- Division of Abdominal Wall Surgery, Hospital Alemán of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Department of Surgery, Hospital Alemán of Buenos Aires, Av. Pueyrredon 1640, Buenos Aires, C1118AAT, Argentina
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- Department of Surgery, Hospital Alemán of Buenos Aires, Av. Pueyrredon 1640, Buenos Aires, C1118AAT, Argentina
- Division of Abdominal Wall Surgery, Hospital Alemán of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Surgery, Hospital Alemán of Buenos Aires, Av. Pueyrredon 1640, Buenos Aires, C1118AAT, Argentina
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- Department of Surgery, Hospital Alemán of Buenos Aires, Av. Pueyrredon 1640, Buenos Aires, C1118AAT, Argentina
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Lenkov V, Beffa LRA, Miller BT, Maskal SM, Ellis RC, Tu C, Krpata DM, Rosen MJ, Prabhu AS, Petro CC. Postoperative bleeding after complex abdominal wall reconstruction: A post hoc analysis of a randomized clinical trial. Surgery 2024; 176:148-153. [PMID: 38641542 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2024.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND Abdominal wall reconstruction requires extensive dissection of the abdominal wall, exposure of the retroperitoneum, and aggressive chemoprophylaxis to reduce the risk of thromboembolic complications. The need for early anticoagulation puts patients at risk for bleeding. We aimed to quantify postoperative blood loss, incidence of transfusion and reoperation, and associated risk factors in patients undergoing complex abdominal wall reconstruction. METHODS All patients underwent a posterior component separation with transversus abdominis release and placement of retromuscular mesh for ventral hernias <20 cm wide and were enrolled in a clinical trial assessing the utility of trans-fascial mesh fixation. A post hoc analysis was performed to quantify postoperative hemoglobin drop, blood transfusions, and procedural interventions for ongoing bleeding during the first 30 postoperative days. Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify predictors of transfusion. RESULTS In 325 patients, hemoglobin decreased by 3.61 (±1.58) g/dL postoperatively. Transfusion incidence was 9.5% (n = 31), and 3.1% (n = 10) required a surgical intervention for bleeding. Initiation of therapeutic anticoagulation postoperatively resulted in a higher likelihood of requiring surgical intervention for bleeding (odds ratio 10.4 [95% confidence interval 2.75-43.8], P < .01). Use of perioperative therapeutic anticoagulation was associated with higher rates of transfusion (odds ratio 3.51 [95% confidence interval 1.34-8.53], P < .01). Neither intraoperative blood loss nor operative times were associated with an increased transfusion requirement or need for operative intervention. CONCLUSION Patients undergoing transversus abdominis release are at a high risk of postoperative bleeding that can require transfusion and reoperation. Patients requiring postoperative therapeutic anticoagulation are at particularly high risk.
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- Vyacheslav Lenkov
- Department of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Center for Abdominal Core Health, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH.
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- Department of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Center for Abdominal Core Health, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH
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- Department of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Center for Abdominal Core Health, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH
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- Department of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Center for Abdominal Core Health, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH
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- Department of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Center for Abdominal Core Health, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH
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- Department of Statistics, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH
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- Department of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Center for Abdominal Core Health, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH
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- Department of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Center for Abdominal Core Health, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH
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- Department of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Center for Abdominal Core Health, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH
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- Department of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Center for Abdominal Core Health, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH
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Toma M, Oprea V, Grad O, Staines H, Bucuri CE, Andercou O, Gherghinescu M, Molnar C. Early outcomes of open anterior versus posterior components separation with transversus abdominis release for large median incisional hernias: a retrospective stepwise analysis. Hernia 2024; 28:803-813. [PMID: 37975991 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-023-02920-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Complex incisional hernia is still a debatable topic, with increasing incidence and an increased local and systemic postoperative morbidity and mortality. The size of the defect is a risk factor for both difficult closure and 30-day readmission due to complications. The main option for closure such defect is a mesh augmented component separation technique. The goal was to evaluate 30-day wound events and general complications including 90 days mortality. MATERIAL AND METHODS We present a retrospective study that includes patients from two different university hospitals who underwent open incisional hernia repair with anterior component or posterior component separation between January 2015 and December 2021. Only non-contaminated adult patients (over 18 years old) with postoperative primary or recurrent median abdominal wall defects larger than 6 cm and with complete fascial closure were included. Demographics (age, gender, Body Mass Index-BMI, American Society of Anesthesiologists Classification-ASA score), recurrence rank, and co-morbidities), operative details, patient outcomes complications were collected. A native abdomen/pelvis computerized tomography (CT) scan was performed preoperatively in all patients and the anatomy of the defect and volumetry (abdominal cavity volume, incisional hernia volume and peritoneal volume) were evaluated. One of the component separation technique was performed according to Carbonell's equation. RESULTS Two hundred and two patients (101 from each group) were included. The patients with posterior component separation were more comorbid and with larger defects. The procedure was longer with 80 min but overall length of hospital stay shorter (p < 0.001) for posterior component separation. Seroma, hematoma and skin necrosis were equally distributed for both group of patients and there was no direct relation to surgery (OR 0.887, 95% CI 0.370-2.125, p = 0.788; OR 1.50, 95% CI 0.677-3.33, p = 0.318 and OR 0.386, 95% CI 0.117-1.276, p = 0.119). Surgical Site Infection rate was increased for anterior component separation (p =0.004). CONCLUSION Complex incisional hernia repair is a challenge given by a large amount of wound complications. Choosing between anterior and posterior component separation is still a source of significant debate. We were not able to depict significant different rates of complications between the procedures and we couldn't find any specific factor related to complications.
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- Mihai Toma
- Clinical Department of Surgery, "Constantin Papilian" Emergency Clinical Military Hospital, Cluj-Napoca, 22 G-ral Traian Mosoiu, Cluj-Napoca-Napoca, Romania
- "George Emil Palade" University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology, Targu-Mures, Romania
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- Clinical Department of Surgery, "Constantin Papilian" Emergency Clinical Military Hospital, Cluj-Napoca, 22 G-ral Traian Mosoiu, Cluj-Napoca-Napoca, Romania.
- "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca-Napoca, Romania.
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- Clinical Department of Surgery, "Constantin Papilian" Emergency Clinical Military Hospital, Cluj-Napoca, 22 G-ral Traian Mosoiu, Cluj-Napoca-Napoca, Romania
- "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca-Napoca, Romania
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- Clinical Department of Surgery, "Constantin Papilian" Emergency Clinical Military Hospital, Cluj-Napoca, 22 G-ral Traian Mosoiu, Cluj-Napoca-Napoca, Romania
- "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca-Napoca, Romania
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- "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca-Napoca, Romania
- Second Clinical Department of Surgery, Emergency Clinical County Hospital, Cluj-Napoca-Napoca, Romania
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- "George Emil Palade" University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology, Targu-Mures, Romania
- First Clinical Department of Surgery, Emergency Clinical County Hospital, Targu-Mures, Romania
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- "George Emil Palade" University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology, Targu-Mures, Romania
- First Clinical Department of Surgery, Emergency Clinical County Hospital, Targu-Mures, Romania
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Oprea V, Toma M, Grad O, Bucuri C, Pavel P, Chiorescu S, Moga D. The outcomes of open anterior component separation versus posterior component separation with transversus abdominis release for complex incisional hernias: a systematic review and meta-analysis. HERNIA : THE JOURNAL OF HERNIAS AND ABDOMINAL WALL SURGERY 2023; 27:503-517. [PMID: 36729336 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-023-02745-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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PURPOSE The main objective was to assess the prevalence of hernia recurrence, wound complications (surgical site infections [SSI], seroma and hematoma) and mortality after anterior component separation (ACS) and posterior component separation via transversus abdominis muscle release (PCSTAR) in patients with complex incisional hernias. The so-called complex IH is a serious medical and societal challenge due to its direct and indirect costs; it is also hampered by the use of different surgical techniques, different type of meshes, and different results heterogeneously reported and interpreted. According to actual data, the best approach seems to be a mesh reinforcement component separation procedure augmented or not with an adjuvant technique (preoperative progressive pneumoperitoneum and/or Botulin toxin type A infiltration). METHODS A systematic search of four databases (MEDLINE, PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholars) was conducted to identify studies reporting on outcomes of component separation techniques and which were published before December 2021. A systematic review and a meta-analysis of postoperative outcomes were performed. RESULTS Nineteen studies including 3412 patients (1709 with ACS and 1703 with PCSTAR) were selected. Pooled hernia recurrence rate after a minimum 1-year follow-up was evaluated at 5.15% (odds ratio [OR] 0.68; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.5-0.9; p = 0.0175). Pooled surgical site infection rate was 10.6% (OR 1.32; 95% CI 1.06-1.65; p = 0.0119). Seroma and hematoma were estimated at 9.75% (OR 1.93; 95% CI 1.52-2.44; p = 0.0001) and 3.83% (OR 1.81; 95% CI 1.26-2.61; p = 0.0012), respectively. ACS was associated with increased wound morbidity, seroma and hematoma. PCSTAR displayed higher recurrence rate (4.27% vs 6.11%). CONCLUSIONS PCSTAR was superior to ACS in terms of wound morbidity, surgical site infections, seroma and hematoma incidence. The procedure should be further evaluated in comparative head-to-head randomized controlled trials.
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- V Oprea
- Clinical Department of Surgery, "Constantin Papilian" Emergency Clinical Military Hospital, No 22 Gral Traian Mosoiu Street, Cluj-Napoca, Cluj County, Romania. .,Second Department of Surgery, Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
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- Clinical Department of Surgery, "Constantin Papilian" Emergency Clinical Military Hospital, No 22 Gral Traian Mosoiu Street, Cluj-Napoca, Cluj County, Romania
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- Clinical Department of Surgery, "Constantin Papilian" Emergency Clinical Military Hospital, No 22 Gral Traian Mosoiu Street, Cluj-Napoca, Cluj County, Romania.,Second Department of Surgery, Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Clinical Department of Surgery, "Constantin Papilian" Emergency Clinical Military Hospital, No 22 Gral Traian Mosoiu Street, Cluj-Napoca, Cluj County, Romania.,Second Department of Surgery, Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Clinical Department of Surgery, "Constantin Papilian" Emergency Clinical Military Hospital, No 22 Gral Traian Mosoiu Street, Cluj-Napoca, Cluj County, Romania
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- Second Department of Surgery, Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, "Alexandru Augustin" Emergency Military Hospital, Sibiu, Romania.,Medicine and Pharmacy Faculty, "Lucian Blaga" University, Sibiu, Romania
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Rabie M, Abdelnaby M, Morshed M, Shalaby M. Posterior component separation with transversus abdominis muscle release versus mesh-only repair in the treatment of complex ventral-wall hernia: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Surg 2022; 22:346. [PMID: 36127722 PMCID: PMC9485020 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-022-01794-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Complex ventral hernias (VHs) represent a real challenge to both general and plastic surgeons. This study aims to compare Sublay Mesh-Only Repair to Posterior Component Separation “PCS” with Transversus Abdominis Release “TAR” in the treatment of complex ventral-wall hernias (VHs). Methods This a randomized, controlled, intervention, including two parallel groups: A; Sublay Mesh-Only Repair and Group B; “TAR”. Consecutive patients of both genders aged between 18 and 65 years old with complex VHs presented at Mansoura University Hospitals including large-sized abdominal-wall hernia ≥ 10 cm in width, loss of domain ≥ 20%, multiple hernial defects, or recurrent hernias. Immuno-compromised patients, patients with liver impairment, or severe heart failure were considered an exclusion criterion. The primary outcome is the recurrence rate after 12-months following the procedure. Results Fifty-six patients were recruited in this study. There was no significant difference between both groups regarding recurrence. However, there was significant differences between both groups regarding seroma favoring mesh-only repair. Conclusions Although TAR may be associated with longer operative times and more blood losses, these were not found to be statistically significant. Postoperative complication, except for seroma, and recurrence rates were comparable in both groups. Trail registration The study was registered on clicaltrials.gov “NCT04516031”.
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- Mohamed Rabie
- Colorectal Surgery Unit, Department of General Surgery, Mansoura University Hospitals, Mansoura University, 60 ElGomhouria Street, Mansoura, 35516, Dakahliya, Egypt
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- Colorectal Surgery Unit, Department of General Surgery, Mansoura University Hospitals, Mansoura University, 60 ElGomhouria Street, Mansoura, 35516, Dakahliya, Egypt
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- Colorectal Surgery Unit, Department of General Surgery, Mansoura University Hospitals, Mansoura University, 60 ElGomhouria Street, Mansoura, 35516, Dakahliya, Egypt
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- Colorectal Surgery Unit, Department of General Surgery, Mansoura University Hospitals, Mansoura University, 60 ElGomhouria Street, Mansoura, 35516, Dakahliya, Egypt.
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Surgical Site Infection After Transversus Abdominis Release: a Review. Indian J Surg 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12262-022-03413-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Adjunct botox to preoperative progressive pneumoperitoneum for incisional hernia with loss of domain: no additional effect but may improve outcomes. Hernia 2021; 25:1507-1517. [PMID: 33686553 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-021-02387-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Incisional hernia with loss of domain (IHLD) remains a surgical challenge. Its management requires complex approaches including specific preoperative and intra-operative techniques. This study focuses on the interest of adding preoperative botulinum toxin A (BTA) injection to preoperative progressive pneumoperitoneum (PPP), compared to PPP alone. MATERIAL Patients between January 2015 and March 2020 with IHLD who underwent pre-operative preparation were included. Their baseline characteristics were retrospectively analyzed, along with the characteristics of their incisional hernia before and after preparation including CT-scan volumetry. Intra-operative data, early post-operative outcomes, surgical site occurrences (SSOs) including surgical site infection (SSI) were recorded. RESULTS Four hundred and fifty (450) patients with incisional hernia were operated, including 41 patients (9.1%) with IHLD, 13 of which had both BTA and PPP, while 28 had PPP only. Both groups were comparable in term of patients and IHLD characteristics. Median increase in the volume of the abdominal cavity (VAbC) was + 55% for the entire population (+ 58.3% for the BTA-PPP group, p < 0.0001 and + 52.8% for the PPP-alone group, p < 0.0001) although the increase in volume was not different between the two groups (p = 0.99). Complete fascial closure was achieved in all patients. SSOs were more frequent in the PPP-alone group than in the BTA-PPP group (17 (60.7%) versus 3 (23.1%) patients, respectively, p = 0.043). CONCLUSION BTA and PPP are both useful in pre-operative preparation for IHLD. Combining both significantly increases the volume of abdominal cavity but associating BTA to PPP does not add any volumetric benefit but may decrease the post-operative SSO rate.
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Samson DJ, Gachabayov M, Latifi R. Biologic Mesh in Surgery: A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis of Selected Outcomes in 51 Studies and 6079 Patients. World J Surg 2021; 45:3524-3540. [PMID: 33416939 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-020-05887-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND In recent decades, biologic mesh (BM) has become an important adjunct to surgical practice. Recent evidence-based clinical applications of BM include but are not limited to: reconstruction of abdominal wall defects; breast reconstruction; face, head and neck surgery; periodontal surgery; other hernia repairs (diaphragmatic, hiatal/paraesophageal, inguinal and perineal); hand surgery; and shoulder arthroplasty. Prior systematic reviews of BM in complex abdominal wall hernia repair had several shortcomings that our comprehensive review seeks to address, including exclusion of laparoscopic repair, assessment of risk of bias, use of an acceptable meta-analytic method and review of risk factors identified in multivariable regression analyses. MATERIALS AND METHODS We sought articles of BM for open ventral hernia repair reporting on early complications, late complications or recurrences and included minimum of 50. We used the quality in prognostic studies risk of bias assessment tool. Random effects meta-analysis was applied. RESULTS This comprehensive review selected 62 articles from 51 studies that included 6,079 patients. Meta-analytic pooling found that early complications are present in about 50%, surgical site occurrences (SSOs) in 37%, surgical site infections (SSIs) in 18%, reoperation in 7%, readmission in 20% and mortality in 3%. Meta-analytic estimates of late outcomes included overall complications (42%), SSOs (40%) and SSIs (22%). Specific SSOs included seroma (14%), hematoma (4%), abscess (10%), necrosis (5%), dehiscence (8%) and fistula formation (5%). Reoperation occurred in about 17%, mesh explantation in 9% and recurrence in 36%. CONCLUSION Estimates of nearly all outcomes from individual studies were highly heterogeneous and sensitivity analyses and meta-regressions generally failed to explain this heterogeneity. Recurrence is the only outcome for which there are consistent findings for risk factors. Bridge placement of BM is associated with higher risk of recurrence. Prior hernia repair, history of reintervention and history of mesh removal were also risk factors for increased recurrence.
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- David J Samson
- Department of Surgery, Westchester Medical Center, 100 Woods Road, Taylor Pavilion, Suite D-353, Valhalla, NY, 10595, USA
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- Department of Surgery, New York Medical College, School of Medicine, Valhalla, NY, 10595, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Westchester Medical Center, 100 Woods Road, Taylor Pavilion, Suite D-353, Valhalla, NY, 10595, USA. .,Department of Surgery, New York Medical College, School of Medicine, Valhalla, NY, 10595, USA.
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Beyond the Hernia Repair: A Review of the Insurance Coverage of Critical Adjuncts in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2020; 8:e3309. [PMID: 33425617 PMCID: PMC7787284 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000003309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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The prevalence of complex abdominal wall defects continues to rise, which necessitates increasingly sophisticated medical and surgical management. Insurance coverage for reconstructive surgery varies due to differing interpretations of medical necessity. The authors sought to characterize the current insurance landscape for a subset of key adjunctive procedures in abdominal wall reconstruction, including component separation and simultaneous ventral hernia repair with panniculectomy (SVHR-P) or abdominoplasty (SVHR-A), and synthesize a set of reporting recommendations based on insurer criteria. Methods Insurance companies were selected based on their national and state market share. Preauthorization criteria, preauthorization lists, and medical/clinical policies by each company for component separation, SVRH-P, and SVRH-A were examined. Coverage criteria were abstracted and analyzed. Results Fifty insurance companies were included in the study. Only 1 company had clear approval criteria for component separation, while 38 cover it on a case-by-case basis. Four companies had clear approval policies for SVHR-P, 4 cover them on an individual case basis, and 28 flatly do not cover SVHR-P. Similarly, 3 companies had clear approval policies for SVHR-A, 6 cover them case by case, and 33 do not cover SVHR-A. Conclusions Component separation and soft tissue contouring are important adjunctive AWR procedures with efficacy supported by peer-reviewed literature. The variability in SVHR-P and SVHR-A coverage likely decreases access to these procedures even when there are established medical indications. The authors recommend standardization of coverage criteria for component separation, given that differing interpretations of medical necessity increase the likelihood of insurance denials.
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Wegdam JA, Thoolen JMM, Nienhuijs SW, de Bouvy N, de Vries Reilingh TS. Systematic review of transversus abdominis release in complex abdominal wall reconstruction. Hernia 2018; 23:5-15. [PMID: 30539311 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-018-1870-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2018] [Accepted: 11/26/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Transversus abdominis release (TAR), as a type of posterior component separation, is a new myofascial release technique in complex ventral hernia repair. TAR preserves rectus muscle innervation, creates an immense retromuscular plane and allows bilaminar ingrowth of the mesh. The place of the TAR within the range of established anterior component separation techniques (CST) is unclear. Aim of this systematic literature review is to estimate the position of the TAR in the scope of ventral hernia repair techniques. METHODS MEDLINE, Embase, Pubmed and the Cochrane controlled trials register and Science citation index were searched using the following terms: 'posterior component separation', 'transversus abdominis release', 'ventral hernia repair', 'complex abdominal wall reconstruction'. To prevent duplication bias, only studies with a unique cohort of patients who underwent transversus abdominis release for complex abdominal wall reconstruction were eligible. Postoperative complications and recurrences had to be registered adequately. The rate of surgical site occurrences and recurrences of the TAR were compared with those after anterior CST, published earlier in two meta-analyses. RESULTS Five articles met our strict inclusion criteria, describing 646 TAR patients. Methodological quality per study was good. Mean hernia surface was 509 cm2 and 88% of the hernias were located in the midline. Preoperative risk stratification was distributed in low risk (10%), co-morbid (55%), potentially contaminated (32%) and infected (3%). Pooled calculations demonstrated a mean SSO rate of 15% after TAR (20-35% after anterior CST) and a mean 2-year hernia recurrence rate of 4% (13% after anterior CST). Mean hernia surface was 300 cm2 in anterior component separation studies. CONCLUSION This review demonstrates that the transversus abdominis release is a good alternative for anterior CST in terms of SSO and recurrence, especially in very large midline ventral hernias.
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- J A Wegdam
- Department of Surgery, Elkerliek Hospital, Helmond, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Elkerliek Hospital, Helmond, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgery, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Rives and Stoppa described the sublay technique of hernia repair more than half a century ago, but it took almost three decades to become truly appreciated and even longer for its full clinical potential and benefits to be realized. Modifications to the original operation have significantly improved surgical approaches, postsurgical outcomes, and quality of life. The retromuscular approach requires technical expertise and a firm grasp of the anatomy. With constant substitution of the terms sublay, retrorectus, retromuscular, preperitoneal, and Rives-Stoppa throughout the literature, the nuances need to be distinguished to appreciate the surgical planes encountered during the operation. This article explains the origin of the nomenclature while clarifying these terms, describing the technique, highlighting outcomes, and discussing future considerations.
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- Irfan A. Rhemtulla
- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Kamarajah SK, Chapman SJ, Glasbey J, Morton D, Smart N, Pinkney T, Bhangu A. Systematic review of the stage of innovation of biological mesh for complex or contaminated abdominal wall closure. BJS Open 2018; 2:371-380. [PMID: 30511038 PMCID: PMC6254002 DOI: 10.1002/bjs5.78] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2018] [Accepted: 04/11/2018] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Background Achieving stable closure of complex or contaminated abdominal wall incisions remains challenging. This study aimed to characterize the stage of innovation for biological mesh devices used during complex abdominal wall reconstruction and to evaluate the quality of current evidence. Methods A systematic review was performed of published and ongoing studies between January 2000 and September 2017. Eligible studies were those where a biological mesh was used to support fascial closure, either prophylactically after midline laparotomy, or for reinforcement after repair of incisional hernia with midline incision. The primary outcome measure was the IDEAL framework stage of innovation. The key secondary outcome measure was the GRADE criteria for study quality. Results Thirty‐five studies including 2681 patients were included. Four studies considered mesh prophylaxis, 23 considered hernia repair, and eight reported on both. There was one published randomized trial (IDEAL stage 3), none of which was of high quality; the others were non‐randomized studies (IDEAL stage 2a). A detailed description of surgical technique was provided in most studies (27 of 35); however, no study reported outcomes according to the European Hernia Society consensus statement and only two described quality control of surgical technique during the study. From 21 ongoing randomized trials and observational studies, 11 considered repair of incisional hernia and 10 considered prophylaxis (seven in elective settings). Conclusion The evidence base for biological mesh is limited, and better reporting and quality control of surgical techniques are needed. Although results of ongoing trials over the next decade will improve the evidence base, further study is required in the emergency and contaminated settings.
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- S K Kamarajah
- College of Medical and Dental Sciences University of Birmingham Birmingham UK
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- Leeds Institute of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences University of Leeds Leeds UK
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- College of Medical and Dental Sciences University of Birmingham Birmingham UK.,Department of Colorectal Surgery, Queen Elizabeth Hospital University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Birmingham UK
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- College of Medical and Dental Sciences University of Birmingham Birmingham UK.,Department of Colorectal Surgery, Queen Elizabeth Hospital University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Birmingham UK
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- Exeter Surgical Health Services Research Unit Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital Exeter UK
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- College of Medical and Dental Sciences University of Birmingham Birmingham UK.,Department of Colorectal Surgery, Queen Elizabeth Hospital University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Birmingham UK
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- College of Medical and Dental Sciences University of Birmingham Birmingham UK.,Department of Colorectal Surgery, Queen Elizabeth Hospital University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Birmingham UK
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Patel R, Reid TH, Parker SG, Windsor A. Intraluminal mesh migration causing enteroenteric and enterocutaneous fistula: a case and discussion of the 'mesh problem'. BMJ Case Rep 2018; 2018:bcr-2017-223476. [PMID: 29666083 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2017-223476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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The use of synthetic mesh in the abdominal compartment has recently become a topic of debate as high profile public cases have called into question their safety. Several case reports have demonstrated significant complications due to intra-abdominal mesh. Furthermore, some studies have suggested that the rates of these severe complications are underestimated. We present the case of a patient who developed an enteroenteric and enterocutaenous fistulae, an abdominal wall collection and an intraperitoneal inflammatory mass from intraluminal migration of a synthetic mesh inserted during laparoscopic incisional hernia repair. We discuss the considerations and complications of using synthetic mesh for ventral hernia repair and discuss the scientific evidence behind the increasingly apparent 'mesh problem'.
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- Reeya Patel
- General Surgery, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- General Surgery, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- General Surgery, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- General Surgery, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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Cornette B, De Bacquer D, Berrevoet F. Component separation technique for giant incisional hernia: A systematic review. Am J Surg 2018; 215:719-726. [DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2017.07.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2017] [Revised: 07/19/2017] [Accepted: 07/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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A meta-analysis comparing open anterior component separation with posterior component separation and transversus abdominis release in the repair of midline ventral hernias. Hernia 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s10029-018-1757-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Popa F, Georgescu AV. Abdominal Wall Reconstruction after Flap Surgery and the Effect on the Immune System. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2017; 2017:2421585. [PMID: 29201900 PMCID: PMC5671673 DOI: 10.1155/2017/2421585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2017] [Revised: 08/24/2017] [Accepted: 09/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of our study was to investigate the impact of abdominal wall reconstruction surgery on tissue anatomy and to explore how flap surgery influences the patient's immune status. METHODS Experimental abdominal wall defects were created in 8 Sus scrofa (swine) animal models. The animals were divided into two groups: 4 swine were euthanized one month after surgery for the biopsies retrieval purpose and the other 4 swine were kept alive and the collection of blood samples has been done 6 months after surgery. In order to evaluate the relative gene expression in operated-on animal cohorts we compared them with samples from 4 healthy swine used as controls. RESULTS The inflammatory process was present in all types of repairs. Collagen I deposition was higher in the flap repairs. The expression level for the genes related to immune response after 6 months from surgery was relatively similar to the control group except minor alteration registered in the case of two swine models. CONCLUSION Our findings indicate a less pronounced proinflammatory response to surgical trauma in animal models after flap surgery. The postoperative levels of the inflammatory cytokines did not show significant differences after abdominal wall reconstruction using flap surgery.
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- F. Popa
- Department of Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Ventral hernia repair with poly-4-hydroxybutyrate mesh. Surg Endosc 2017; 32:1689-1694. [DOI: 10.1007/s00464-017-5848-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2017] [Accepted: 08/22/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Comparative analysis of perioperative outcomes of robotic versus open transversus abdominis release. Surg Endosc 2017; 32:840-845. [PMID: 28733746 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-017-5752-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2017] [Accepted: 07/14/2017] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Transversus abdominis release (TAR) has evolved as an effective approach to complex abdominal wall reconstructions. Although the role of robotics in hernia surgery is rapidly expanding, the benefits of a robotic approach for abdominal wall reconstruction have not been established well. We aimed to compare the impact of the application of robotics to the TAR procedure on the perioperative outcomes when compared to the open TAR repairs. METHODS Case-matched comparison of patients undergoing robotic TAR (R-TAR) at two specialized hernia centers to a matched historic cohort of open TAR (O-TAR) patients was performed. Outcome measures included patient demographics, operative details, postoperative complications, and length of hospitalization. RESULTS 38 consecutive patients undergoing R-TAR were compared to 76 matched O-TAR. Patient demographics were similar between the groups, but ASA III status was more prevalent in the O-TAR group. The average operative time was significantly longer in the R-TAR group (299 ± 95 vs.. 211 ± 63 min, p < 0.001) and blood loss was significantly lower for the R-TAR group (49 ± 60 vs. 139 ± 149 mL, p < 0.001). Wound morbidity was minimal in the R-TAR, but the rate of surgical site events and surgical site infection was not different between groups. Systemic complications were significantly less frequent in the R-TAR group (0 vs. 17.1%, p = 0.026). The length of hospitalization was significantly reduced in the R-TAR group (1.3 ± 1.3 vs. 6.0 ± 3.4 days, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS In our early experience, robotic TAR was associated with longer operative times. However, we found that the use of robotics was associated with decreased intraoperative blood loss, fewer systemic complications, shorter hospitalizations, and eliminated readmissions. While long-term outcomes and patient selection criteria for robotic TAR repair are under investigations, we advocate selective use of robotics for TAR reconstructions in patients undergoing AWR.
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Sun P, Fei Y, Wang S, Zhang Y, Li J. [Efficacy comparison between ProGrip self-gripping mesh and polypropylene mesh for retromuscular repair of incisional hernias]. ZHONGGUO XIU FU CHONG JIAN WAI KE ZA ZHI = ZHONGGUO XIUFU CHONGJIAN WAIKE ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF REPARATIVE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 2017; 31:331-334. [PMID: 29806264 PMCID: PMC8458109 DOI: 10.7507/1002-1892.201611040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2016] [Revised: 02/12/2017] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Objective To compare the efficacy of retromuscular repair of incisional hernia by using ProGrip self-gripping mesh and conventional polypropylene mesh. Methods A retrospective analysis was made on clinical data of 83 cases of incisional hernia between May 2012 and May 2016. Of 83 cases, ProGrip self-gripping mesh was used in 46 cases (self-gripping mesh group) and conventional polypropylene mesh (conventional mesh group) in 37 cases. There was no significant difference in gender, age, body mass index, types of incision hernia, hernia ring diameter, course of disease, and associated disease between 2 groups ( P>0.05). The operative time, hospital stays, and visual analogue scale (VAS) were recorded and compared between 2 groups. Results The self-gripping mesh group was significantly lower than conventional mesh group in operative time and hospital stays ( t=2.977, P=0.004; t=2.270, P=0.026). Primary healing of incision was obtained in 2 groups, with no seroma and mesh infection. The VAS score of self-gripping mesh group was significantly lower than that of conventional mesh group at 24 hours, 7 days, and 30 days after operation ( P<0.05). The follow-up time was 5-53 months (mean, 25.8 months) in 43 patients of self-gripping mesh group, and was 7-54 months (mean, 27.4 months) in 33 patients of conventional mesh group. No chronic pain or hernia recurrence was found in both groups during follow-up time. Conclusion It is a safe and feasible curative way to use ProGrip self-gripping mesh for retromuscular repair of incisional hernia as it can reduce operative time, hospital stays, and postoperative pain.
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- Pengjun Sun
- Department of General Surgery, the First Hospital Affiliated to General Hospital of Chinese PLA, Beijing, 100048, P.R.China
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Hospital Affiliated to General Hospital of Chinese PLA, Beijing, 100048, P.R.China
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Hospital Affiliated to General Hospital of Chinese PLA, Beijing, 100048, P.R.China
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Hospital Affiliated to General Hospital of Chinese PLA, Beijing, 100048, P.R.China
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Hospital Affiliated to General Hospital of Chinese PLA, Beijing, 100048,
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Ceci F, Gossetti F, Grimaldi MR, D'Amore L, Negro P. Key Factors for Successful Outcomes of Abdominal Wall Reconstruction with Biologic Implant. J Am Coll Surg 2017; 224:373-374. [PMID: 28237056 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2016.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2016] [Accepted: 12/08/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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