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Shimada G, Matsubara T, Ong MW, Sambommatsu M, Sakurai S. The initial experience of robot-assisted transabdominal transversalis fascial and preperitoneal repair for small ventral hernia. Asian J Endosc Surg 2024; 17:e13337. [PMID: 38897606 DOI: 10.1111/ases.13337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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PURPOSE Despite the widespread of ventral hernia repairs globally, the approach method, dissection planes, defect closure, and the choice and placement layer of mesh are an ongoing debate. We reported the details of surgical techniques, safety and feasibility for robot-assisted transabdominal transversalis fascial and preperitoneal repair (R-TATFPP) for small ventral hernia. METHODS This study included 5 cases of R-TATFPP repair among 22 cases performed by robot-assisted ventral hernia repair from 2018 to 2023 with the approval of the Institutional Review Board at St. Luke's International University and clinical ethical committee at St. Luke's International Hospital (19-R147, 22-012). RESULTS There were four males and one female, with mean age of 64.4 ± 10.0 years, inclusive of two umbilical and three incisional hernias. Mean height, weight, body mass index (BMI), hernia defect length, width, operation time, console time, and hospital stay were 171.2 ± 11.8 cm, 82.4 ± 13.4 kg, 28.0 ± 2.1 kg/m2, 2.8 ± 1.4 cm, 3.0 ± 1.3 cm, 180 min, 133.8 min, and 2.4 days, respectively. No conversion nor complication was observed except for one acute urinary retention. CONCLUSION Robot-assisted transversalis fascial and preperitoneal repair was safe and feasible for small ventral hernia with the minimal disruption to the abdominal wall architecture and structures.
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- Gen Shimada
- Hernia Center, St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of General Surgery, St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Hernia Center, St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of General Surgery, St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of General Surgery, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of General Surgery, St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Hernia Center, St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
- Koto Rehabilitation Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Parker SG, Blake H, Halligan S, Ishak A, Mahrous H, Abdelgelil M, Windsor ACJ, Shanmuganandan A, Jakkalasaibaba R, Thomas R. Anatomical Variation of Abdominal Wall Musculature: An Objective Assessment Using Cross-Sectional Imaging. JOURNAL OF ABDOMINAL WALL SURGERY : JAWS 2024; 3:13114. [PMID: 38974808 PMCID: PMC11224142 DOI: 10.3389/jaws.2024.13114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
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Purpose: To determine normal anatomical variation of abdominal wall musculature. Methods: A retrospective analysis of CT scans was performed on adults (>18 years) with normal abdominal wall muscles. Two radiologists analysed the images independently. Distances from three fixed points in the midline were measured. The fixed points were; P1, mid-way between xiphoid and umbilicus, P2, at the umbilicus, and P3, mid-way between umbilicus and pubic symphysis. From these three fixed points the following measurements were recorded; midline to lateral innermost border of the abdominal wall musculature, midline to lateral edge of rectus abdominis muscle, and midline to medial edges of all three lateral abdominal wall muscles. To obtain aponeurotic width, rectus abdominis width was subtracted from the distance to medial edge of lateral abdominal wall muscle. Results: Fifty normal CT scan were evaluated from between March 2023 to August 2023. Mean width of external oblique aponeurosis at P1 was 16.2 mm (IQR 9.2 mm to 20.7 mm), at P2 was 23.5 mm (IQR 14 mm to 33 mm), and at P3 no external oblique muscle was visible. Mean width of the internal oblique aponeurosis at P1 was 32.1 mm (IQR 17.5 mm to 45 mm), at P2 was 10.13 (IQR 1 mm to 17.5 mm), and at P3 was 9.2 mm (IQR 3.0 mm to 13.7 mm). Mean width of the transversus abdominis aponeurosis at P1 was -25.1 mm (IQR 37.8 mm to -15.0 mm), at P2 was 29.4 mm (IQR 20 mm to 39.8 mm), and at P3 was 20.3 mm (IQR 12 mm to 29 mm). Conclusion: In this study we describe normal anatomical variation of the abdominal wall muscles. Assessing this variability on the pre-operative CT scans of ventral hernia patients allows for detailed operative planning and decision making.
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- The Abdominal Wall Unit, Croydon University Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- University College London Centre of Medical Imaging, London, United Kingdom
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- The Abdominal Wall Unit, Croydon University Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- The Abdominal Wall Unit, Croydon University Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- The Abdominal Wall Unit, Croydon University Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- The Abdominal Wall Unit, Croydon University Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- The Abdominal Wall Unit, Croydon University Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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Parker SG, Joyner J, Thomas R, Van Dellen J, Mohamed S, Jakkalasaibaba R, Blake H, Shanmuganandan A, Albadry W, Panascia J, Gray W, Vig S. A Ventral Hernia Management Pathway; A "Getting It Right First Time" approach to Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. Am Surg 2024; 90:1714-1726. [PMID: 38584505 DOI: 10.1177/00031348241241650] [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: 04/09/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) is an emerging specialty, involving complex multi-stage operations in patients with high medical and surgical risk. At our hospital, we have developed a growing interest in AWR, with a commitment to improving outcomes through a regular complex hernia MDT. An MDT approach to these patients is increasingly recognized as the path forward in management to optimize patients and improve outcomes. METHODS We conducted a literature review and combined this with our experiential knowledge of managing these cases to create a pathway for the management of our abdominal wall patients. This was done under the auspices of GIRFT (Getting It Right First Time) as a quality improvement project at our hospital. RESULTS We describe, in detail, our current AWR pathway, including the checklists and information documents we use with a stepwise evidence and experience-based approach to identifying the multiple factors associated with good outcomes. We explore the current literature and discuss our best practice pathway. CONCLUSION In this emerging specialty, there is limited guidance on the management of these patients. Our pathway, the "Complex Hernia Bundle," currently provides guidance for our abdominal wall team and may well be one that could be adopted/adapted by other centers where challenging hernia cases are undertaken.
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- Samuel G Parker
- The Abdominal Wall Unit, Croydon University Hospital, Thornton Heath, London, UK
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- The Abdominal Wall Unit, Croydon University Hospital, Thornton Heath, London, UK
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- The Abdominal Wall Unit, Croydon University Hospital, Thornton Heath, London, UK
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- The Abdominal Wall Unit, Croydon University Hospital, Thornton Heath, London, UK
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- The Abdominal Wall Unit, Croydon University Hospital, Thornton Heath, London, UK
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- The Abdominal Wall Unit, Croydon University Hospital, Thornton Heath, London, UK
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- The Abdominal Wall Unit, Croydon University Hospital, Thornton Heath, London, UK
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- Plastics Surgery Department, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- The Abdominal Wall Unit, Croydon University Hospital, Thornton Heath, London, UK
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- The Abdominal Wall Unit, Croydon University Hospital, Thornton Heath, London, UK
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- The Abdominal Wall Unit, Croydon University Hospital, Thornton Heath, London, UK
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Hassan F, Gaurav K, Kumar K, Kumar K, B B, N V, Mehta MK, A P. A Comparative Study of Elective Sublay Versus Onlay Repair for Non-complex, Small, and Medium-Size Incisional Hernia: Post-operative Complications in a Tertiary Hospital in Ranchi, India. Cureus 2024; 16:e59593. [PMID: 38832181 PMCID: PMC11144578 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.59593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The most difficult hernia surgery is the repair of the ventral hernia, which is caused by aberrant organ or tissue protrusions through the abdominal wall. Factors like obesity, smoking, and chronic medical conditions contribute to their formation. Surgical strategies have evolved from anatomical repair to mesh hernioplasty, with mesh placement playing a significant role in outcomes. The ideal anatomical location for mesh placement remains debated due to varying results. So, the objective of the study is to compare early postoperative complications, surgical site infection, and incidence of recurrence between sublay and onlay mesh placement repair of incisional hernias of <10 cm in diameter, at a tertiary hospital in Ranchi. METHODS This retrospective comparative study was conducted over a period of January 2022 to January 2024 at the Rajendra Institute of Medical Science, Ranchi, India. During the study period, 96 patients were operated on, and their demographic details, along with their position of mesh placement and postoperative complications (seroma formation, wound infection, postoperative hospital stays, and recurrence), were retrieved from the hospital data. Comparisons between onlay and sublay groups in terms of post-operative complications were made. RESULTS Within the study period, a total of 96 patients were operated on for incisional hernia. In this study, 36 (37.5%) were male and 60 (62.5%) were female, with a male-to-female ratio of 0.6:1. Out of the total number of patients, 56 (58.4%) had a past history of emergency surgery. It was observed that there was a higher incidence of seroma formation in the onlay group compared to the sublay with a statistical significance p-value of 0.027. The incidence of wound infection was found to be statistically significant (p-value = 0.035) between the onlay and sublay groups. In a period of six-month follow-up, three patients of the total study population had an incidence of recurrent incisional hernia, of which two from the onlay group and one from the sublay group were present, and there was no statistical significance (p-value > 0.5). CONCLUSIONS Based on our retrospective analysis, we can say that there is a lower incidence of postoperative complications and recurrence in sublay repair, along with a shorter postoperative hospital stay, making it a preferred method of repair over onlay.
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- Farrukh Hassan
- General Surgery, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, IND
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- General Surgery, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, IND
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- General Surgery, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, IND
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- General Surgery, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, IND
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- General Surgery, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, IND
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- Community Medicine, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, IND
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- General Surgery, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, IND
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- General Surgery, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, IND
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Huang X, Shao X, Cheng T, Li J. Laparoscopic intraperitoneal onlay mesh (IPOM) with fascial repair (IPOM-plus) for ventral and incisional hernia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Hernia 2024; 28:385-400. [PMID: 38319440 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-024-02983-4] [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: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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PURPOSE Despite advancements in laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (LVHR) using the intraperitoneal onlay mesh technique (sIPOM), recurrence remains a common postoperative complication. The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to compare the efficacy of defect closure (IPOM-plus) versus non-closure in ventral and incisional hernia repair. The aim is to determine which technique yields better outcomes in terms of reducing recurrence and complication rates. METHODS A comprehensive literature review was conducted in the PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase, and ClinicalTrials.gov databases from their inception until October 1, 2022, to identify all online English publications that compared the outcomes of laparoscopic ventral hernia repair with and without fascia closure. RESULTS Three randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and eleven cohort studies involving 1585 patients met the inclusion criteria. The IPOM-plus technique was found to reduce the recurrence of hernias (OR = 0.51, 95% CI [0.35, 0.76], p < 0.01), seroma (OR = 0.48, 95% CI [0.32, 0.71], p < 0.01), and mesh bulging (OR = 0.08, 95% CI [0.01, 0.42], p < 0.01). Subgroup analysis revealed that body mass index (BMI) (OR = 0.43, 95% CI [0.29, 0.65], p < 0.0001), type of article (OR = 0.51, 95% CI [0.35, 0.76], p = 0.0008 < 0.01), geographical location (OR = 0.54, 95% CI [0.36, 0.82], p = 0.004 < 0.01), follow-up time (OR = 0.50, 95% CI [0.34, 0.73], p = 0.0004 < 0.01) had a significant influence on the postoperative recurrence of the IPOM-plus technique. CONCLUSION The IPOM-plus technique has been shown to greatly reduce the occurrence of recurrence, seroma, and mesh bulging. Overall, the IPOM-plus technique is considered a safe and effective procedure. However, additional randomized controlled studies with extended follow-up periods are necessary to further evaluate the IPOM-plus technique.
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- X Huang
- School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China.
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Maskal S, Chang J, Ellis R, Messer N, Melland-Smith M, Tu C, Miller B, Petro C, Simon R, Prabhu A, Rosen M, Beffa L. Abdominal wall mass resections: single-center closure practices and outcomes following oncologic resections of abdominal wall fascia. Hernia 2024; 28:457-464. [PMID: 38062203 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-023-02928-3] [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: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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PURPOSE Radical resections for abdominal wall tumors are rare, thus yielding limited data on reconstruction of defects. We describe surgical management and long-term outcomes following radical tumor resection. METHODS This was a single-center retrospective review of patients between January 2010 and December 2022. Variables included operative characteristics, wound complications, hernia development, tumor recurrence, and reoperation. A multivariable analysis compared wound morbidity for suture and mesh repairs while adjusting for defect width, fascial closure, and CDC wound class. RESULTS 120 patients were identified. Mean follow-up was 3.9 ± 3.4 years. Seventy-five (62.5%) of the masses were primary; most commonly desmoid (n = 25) and endometrioma (n = 27). Forty-five masses were metastases. Mean tumor width was 6.2 ± 3.4 cm; mean defect width was 8.1 ± 4.1 cm. Sixty-one patients (50.8%) had mesh placed, with variation in technique. Postoperative CT scans were available for 88 (73.3%) patients. Forty SSOs (33.3%), 11 SSIs (9.2%), and 18 (15%) SSOPIs occurred within 30 days. On multivariable analysis, increased defect width was associated with SSOPI (OR 1.17, p = 0.041) and CDC wound class II-III was associated with SSI (OR 8.38 and 49.1, p < 0.05) and SSOPI (OR 5.77 and 17.4, p < 0.05); mesh was not associated with these outcomes. Seven patients (5.8%) underwent 30-day reoperations and 35 (20.8%) required additional operations after 30 days. Thirteen percent developed abdominal wall (n = 8) or intra-abdominal tumor recurrence (n = 8) requiring reoperation. Twenty-seven (22.5%) patients developed hernias with a mean fascial defect width of 9.8 ± 7.2 cm. CONCLUSION Abdominal wall mass resections are morbid, often contaminated cases with high postoperative complication rates. Risks and benefits of mesh implantation should be tailored on an individual basis.
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- S Maskal
- Department of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, 2049 E 100th St, A-100, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, 2049 E 100th St, A-100, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, 2049 E 100th St, A-100, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, 2049 E 100th St, A-100, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, 2049 E 100th St, A-100, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, 2049 E 100th St, A-100, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, 2049 E 100th St, A-100, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, 2049 E 100th St, A-100, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, 2049 E 100th St, A-100, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, 2049 E 100th St, A-100, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, 2049 E 100th St, A-100, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, 2049 E 100th St, A-100, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA
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Hope WW. Advances in Hernia Care State of the Art. Am Surg 2024:31348241241717. [PMID: 38527961 DOI: 10.1177/00031348241241717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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The field of hernia surgery has seen many recent advances and continues to evolve. Care of the hernia patient begins preoperatively by ensuring adequate preparation for surgery with surgeons now having the opportunity to accurately predict risk which can aid with informed consent. Imaging studies can now help surgeons diagnose and plan hernia surgery on an individual level based on hernia characteristics as well as abdominal wall musculature. In the operating room, new technology and surgical techniques have allowed surgeons to become increasingly sophisticated with goals of reducing tension on midline closures, utilizing minimally invasive and robotic techniques, and availability of new and varied mesh prosthetics. While modest improvements in outcomes have been witnessed by these advances, there is still opportunity for improvement which will be realized by continued research, use of registries, and education and training. Hernia prevention strategies focusing on minimally invasive surgery, laparotomy closure, and the use of prophylactic mesh will also help with the burden of incisional hernias. These advances in hernia surgery have led to the new field of Abdominal Core Health which helps represent this evolving and growing new subspecialty of general surgery.
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- William W Hope
- Department of Surgery, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC
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Tran DH, Rubarth C, Leeds SG, Fair L, McGowan T, Ramakrishnan S, Shabbir R, Ogola G, Ward MA, Aladegbami B. The use of poly-4-hydroxybutyrate (P4HB, Phasix™) mesh in ventral hernia repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Hernia 2024:10.1007/s10029-024-02996-z. [PMID: 38512507 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-024-02996-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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PURPOSE/BACKGROUND Despite the growing use of bioabsorbable mesh in ventral hernia repairs (VHR), the evidence of its impact on patient outcomes remains limited. This study aims to investigate the efficacy and safety profile of poly-4-hydroxybutyrate (P4HB) mesh for ventral hernia repair through a systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODS A literature search of five databases (PubMed, Embase, Ovid, Medline, and Google Scholar) produced a list of publications that analyzed the use of P4HB mesh in ventral hernia repair in both clean and contaminated cases. The primary postoperative outcomes of hernia recurrence, surgical site infections (SSI), and any complications were analyzed through a pooled meta-analysis. RESULTS In our systematic review, 21 studies met the inclusion criteria with a total of 1858 patients (933 males and 925 females) and an average age of 56.8 years. The median follow-up ranged from 1.6 to 62.3 months. In our meta-analysis, the use of P4HB mesh in VHR in proportion of events demonstrated a recurrence rate of 9% [6%; 15%], SSI of 10% [6%; 16%] and 35% [9%; 42%] for rate of any complications. Sub-meta-analysis restricted to studies with follow up > 18 months continues to show low rates of recurrence of 9% (95%CI, 4-17%), SSI of 9% (95%CI, 4-16%), and 31% (95%CI, 23-41%) for any complications. CONCLUSION Our study demonstrates that the use of P4HB mesh is both safe and effective in ventral hernia repairs. When further analyzed past 18 months, the time where P4HB mesh fully resorbs, the rates of hernia recurrence, SSI, and any complications remain low of upwards of 5 years and comparable to the rates seen in synthetic and biologics in similar patient populations.
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- Daniel H Tran
- Texas A&M College of Medicine, Bryan, TX, USA
- Research Institute, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Research Institute, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Texas A&M College of Medicine, Bryan, TX, USA
- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- Center for Advanced Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Research Institute, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- Center for Advanced Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Research Institute, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Research Institute, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Research Institute, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- Center for Advanced Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Texas A&M College of Medicine, Bryan, TX, USA.
- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.
- Center for Advanced Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX, USA.
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Kirkpatrick AW, Coccolini F, Tolonen M, Minor S, Catena F, Celotti A, Gois E, Perrone G, Novelli G, Garulli G, Ioannidis O, Sugrue M, De Simone B, Tartaglia D, Lampella H, Ferreira F, Ansaloni L, Parry NG, Colak E, Podda M, Noceroni L, Vallicelli C, Rezende-Netos J, Ball CG, McKee J, Moore EE, Mather J. Are Surgeons Going to Be Left Holding the Bag? Incisional Hernia Repair and Intra-Peritoneal Non-Absorbable Mesh Implant Complications. J Clin Med 2024; 13:1005. [PMID: 38398318 PMCID: PMC10889414 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13041005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Ventral incisional hernias are common indications for elective repair and frequently complicated by recurrence. Surgical meshes, which may be synthetic, bio-synthetic, or biological, decrease recurrence and, resultingly, their use has become standard. While most patients are greatly benefited, mesh represents a permanently implanted foreign body. Mesh may be implanted within the intra-peritoneal, preperitoneal, retrorectus, inlay, or onlay anatomic positions. Meshes may be associated with complications that may be early or late and range from minor to severe. Long-term complications with intra-peritoneal synthetic mesh (IPSM) in apposition to the viscera are particularly at risk for adhesions and potential enteric fistula formation. The overall rate of such complications is difficult to appreciate due to poor long-term follow-up data, although it behooves surgeons to understand these risks as they are the ones who implant these devices. All surgeons need to be aware that meshes are commercial devices that are delivered into their operating room without scientific evidence of efficacy or even safety due to the unique regulatory practices that distinguish medical devices from medications. Thus, surgeons must continue to advocate for more stringent oversight and improved scientific evaluation to serve our patients properly and protect the patient-surgeon relationship as the only rationale long-term strategy to avoid ongoing complications.
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- Andrew W. Kirkpatrick
- Regional Trauma Services, Department of Surgery, Critical Care Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 2T9, Canada
- TeleMentored Ultrasound Supported Medical Interventions (TMUSMI) Research Group, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T3H 3W8, Canada
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- General, Emergency and Trauma Surgery Department, Pisa University Hospital, 56124 Pisa, Italy;
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- Emergency Surgery Department, HUS Helsinki University Hospital, 00029 Helsinki, Finland;
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- Department of Surgery and Critical Care Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada;
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- Head Emergency and General Surgery Department, Bufalini Hospital, 47521 Cesena, Italy; (F.C.); (C.V.)
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- Department of Surgery, Londrina State University, Londrina 86038-350, Brazil;
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, Parma University Hospital, 43125 Parma, Italy;
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- Chiurgia Generale e d’Urgenza, Osepedale Buffalini Hospital, 47521 Cesna, Italy;
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- 4th Department of Surgery, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, General Hospital “George Papanikolaou”, 57010 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Letterkenny University Hospital, F92 AE81 Donegal, Ireland;
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- Unit of Emergency Minimally Invasive Surgery, Academic Hospital of Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, 91560 Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, France;
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- Emergency and General Surgery Unit, New Santa Chiara Hospital, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy;
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- Gastrointestinal Surgery Unit, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki University, 00100 Helsinki, Finland;
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- GI Surgery and Complex Abdominal Wall Unit, Hospital CUF Porto, Faculty of Medicine of the Oporto University, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal;
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- San Matteo Hospital of Pavia, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy;
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- Department of Surgery and Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON N6A 3K7, Canada;
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- Samsun Training and Research Hospital, University of Samsun, 55000 Samsun, Turkey;
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- Department of Surgical Science, University of Cagliari, 09124 Cagliari, Italy;
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- Hospital Infermi Rimini, 47923 Rimini, Italy; (G.G.); (L.N.)
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- Head Emergency and General Surgery Department, Bufalini Hospital, 47521 Cesena, Italy; (F.C.); (C.V.)
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- Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, General Surgery, St. Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5T 1P8, Canada;
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- Acute Care, and Hepatobiliary Surgery and Regional Trauma Services, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada; (C.G.B.); (J.M.)
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- TeleMentored Ultrasound Supported Medical Interventions (TMUSMI) Research Group, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T3H 3W8, Canada
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- Ernest E Moore Shock Trauma Center at Denver Health, Denver, CO 80204, USA;
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- Acute Care, and Hepatobiliary Surgery and Regional Trauma Services, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada; (C.G.B.); (J.M.)
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Vogel R, Heinzelmann F, Büchler P, Mück B. [Roboticassisted incisional hernia surgery-Retromuscular techniques]. CHIRURGIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 95:27-33. [PMID: 38051317 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-023-01998-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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The trend to minimally invasive surgery has also made its way into the surgical treatment of incisional hernias. Unlike other areas of visceral surgery, recent years have seen a resurgence of open sublay repair in incisional hernia procedures, primarily due to the recognition of the retromuscular layer as the optimal mesh placement site. Additionally, with the growing availability of robotic systems in visceral surgery, these procedures are increasingly being offered in the form of minimally invasive procedures. These methods can be categorized based on the access routes: robotic-assisted transperitoneal procedures (e.g., r‑Rives, r‑TARUP, r‑TAR) and total extraperitoneal hernia repair (e.g., r‑eTEP, r‑eTAR). Notably, the introduction of transversus abdominis muscle release enables the robotic-assisted treatment of larger and more complex hernia cases with complete fascial closure. With respect to the comparison with open surgery required in retromuscular hernia treatment, the currently available literature on incisional hernia repair seems to show initial advantages of robotic-assisted surgery in the perioperative course. New technologies create new possibilities. In the context of surgical training the use of surgical robot systems with double consoles opens up completely new perspectives. Furthermore, the robot enables the implementation of models of artificial intelligence and augmented reality and could therefore open up novel dimensions in surgery.
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- R Vogel
- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑ und Kinderchirurgie, Hernienzentrum Kempten - Allgäu, Klinikverbund Allgäu gGmbH, Klinikum Kempten, Robert-Weixler-Straße 50, 87439, Kempten (Allgäu), Deutschland
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- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑ und Kinderchirurgie, Hernienzentrum Kempten - Allgäu, Klinikverbund Allgäu gGmbH, Klinikum Kempten, Robert-Weixler-Straße 50, 87439, Kempten (Allgäu), Deutschland
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- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑ und Kinderchirurgie, Hernienzentrum Kempten - Allgäu, Klinikverbund Allgäu gGmbH, Klinikum Kempten, Robert-Weixler-Straße 50, 87439, Kempten (Allgäu), Deutschland
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- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑ und Kinderchirurgie, Hernienzentrum Kempten - Allgäu, Klinikverbund Allgäu gGmbH, Klinikum Kempten, Robert-Weixler-Straße 50, 87439, Kempten (Allgäu), Deutschland.
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Garcia Ureña MÁ, López-Monclús J, Hernando LAB, Munoz-Rodriguez J, García de León LR, Avilés Oliveros A, Pedrique MM, de Luca M, Valle de Lersundi AR. [Incisional hernia: open abdominal wall reconstruction. Current state of the technique and results]. CHIRURGIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 95:10-19. [PMID: 38157070 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-023-02005-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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The treatment of complex midline hernias remains a particular challenge. The currently refined knowledge of the anatomy in the cadaver laboratory and advancing clinical experience have changed our present approach. The aim of this review is to present a description of the updated surgical procedures and outcomes. We favor the retromuscular or preperitoneal layer for mesh implantation, including the Rives-Stoppa procedure (sublay mesh) and posterior component separation with the Madrid modification. We operated on 334 complex midline incisional hernias: 6.3% retromuscular preperitoneal, 15% after Rives-Stoppa, 2.4% anterior component separation and 76% posterior component separation. A bridging procedure was used in 31%. A complication occurred in 35.3%, most of which were wound healing disorders (SSO). The average length of hospital stay was 7.2 days. We recorded a very low incidence of long-term complications: 3.3% recurrence, 0.9% chronic pain (daily use of pain medication), 6% bulging, 1.8% chronic seroma and 2.6% chronic mesh infection. Despite the associated morbidity, retromuscular/preperitoneal treatment offers excellent long-term results.
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- Miguel Ángel Garcia Ureña
- Hospital Universitario del Henares, Madrid, Spanien.
- Hospital Universitario del Henares, Grupo de Investigación de Pared Compleja, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Ctra. Pozuelo-Mahadahonda km. 1, 800, 28223, Madrid, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Spanien.
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- Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II, Napoli, Italien
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Baur J, Meir M. [Incisional hernias: minimally invasive surgical procedures]. CHIRURGIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 95:20-26. [PMID: 38071258 PMCID: PMC10781842 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-023-02000-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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BACKGROUND In recent years many new surgical techniques for minimally invasive treatment of ventral hernias have been developed and introduced. This review article presents these new minimally invasive surgical techniques, such as extended totally extraperitoneal (eTEP) repair, mini or less open sublay (MILOS), endoscopic-assisted linea alba reconstruction (ELAR), the ventral transabdominal preperitoneal patch (TAPP) technique, intraperitoneal onlay mesh (IPOM) plus and laparoscopic intracorporeal rectus aponeuroplasty (LIRA) and discusses recently published results. RESULTS Modern minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of ventral hernias have the potential to reduce surgical site infections, lower postoperative pain and lead to a shorter duration of hospital stay compared to the classical open hernia repair; however, especially techniques with a retromuscular mesh position are technically challenging due to the preparation in a limited space and difficult to perform endoscopic sutures and necessitate detailed knowledge of the anatomy of the abdominal wall. The treatment of larger hernias in particular should therefore only be carried out under the prerequisite of extensive experience and case numbers. CONCLUSION The new endoscopic and endoscopically assisted techniques for treatment of ventral hernias enable the experienced laparoscopic surgeon to primarily and secondarily treat ventral hernias with minimally invasive techniques.
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- Johannes Baur
- Hernienzentrum Clarunis, Universitäres Bauchzentrum Basel, Standort St. Claraspital, Basel, Schweiz
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- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑, Transplantations‑, Gefäß- und Kinderchirurgie, Universitätsklinkum Würzburg, Oberdürrbacherstr. 6, 97080, Würzburg, Deutschland.
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Parker SG, Blake H, Zhao S, van Dellen J, Mohamed S, Albadry W, Akhtar H, Franczak B, Jakkalasaibaba R, Rothnie A, Thomas R. An established abdominal wall multidisciplinary team improves patient care and aids surgical decision making with complex ventral hernia patients. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2024; 106:29-35. [PMID: 36927113 PMCID: PMC10757872 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2022.0167] [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] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) is an emerging subspecialty within general surgery. The practice of multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings to aid decision making and improve patient care has been demonstrated, with widespread acceptance. This study presents our initial experience of over 150 cases of complex hernia patients discussed in a newly established MDT setting. METHODS From February 2020 to July 2022 (30-month period), abdominal wall MDTs were held bimonthly. Key stakeholders included upper and lower gastrointestinal surgeons, a gastrointestinal specialist radiologist, a plastic surgeon, a high-risk anaesthetist and two junior doctors integrated into the AWR clinical team. Meetings were held online, where patient history, past medical and surgical history, hernia characteristics and up-to-date computed tomography scans were discussed. RESULTS Some 156 patients were discussed over 18 meetings within the above period. Ninety-five (61%) patients were recommended for surgery, and 61 (39%) patients were recommended for conservative management or referred elsewhere. Seventy-eight (82%) patients were directly waitlisted, whereas seventeen (18%) required preoperative optimisation: three (18%) for smoking cessation, eleven (65%) for weight-loss management and three (18%) for specialist diabetic assessment and management. In total, 92 (59%) patients (including operative and nonoperative management) have been discharged to primary care. DISCUSSION A multidisciplinary forum for complex abdominal wall patients is a safe process that facilitates decision making, promotes education and improves patient care. As the AWR subspecialty evolves, our view is that the "complex hernia MDT" will become commonplace. We present our experience and share advice for others planning to establish an AWR centre.
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- SG Parker
- Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, UK
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- Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, UK
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- Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, UK
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- Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, UK
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- St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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- Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, UK
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- Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, UK
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- Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, UK
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Sanders DL, Pawlak MM, Simons MP, Aufenacker T, Balla A, Berger C, Berrevoet F, de Beaux AC, East B, Henriksen NA, Klugar M, Langaufová A, Miserez M, Morales-Conde S, Montgomery A, Pettersson PK, Reinpold W, Renard Y, Slezáková S, Whitehead-Clarke T, Stabilini C. Midline incisional hernia guidelines: the European Hernia Society. Br J Surg 2023; 110:1732-1768. [PMID: 37727928 PMCID: PMC10638550 DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znad284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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- David L Sanders
- Academic Department of Abdominal Wall Surgery, Royal Devon University
Foundation Healthcare Trust, North Devon District Hospital,
Barnstaple, UK
- University of Exeter Medical School,
Exeter, UK
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- Academic Department of Abdominal Wall Surgery, Royal Devon University
Foundation Healthcare Trust, North Devon District Hospital,
Barnstaple, UK
- University of Exeter Medical School,
Exeter, UK
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- Department of Surgery, OLVG Hospital Amsterdam,
Amsterdam, The
Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Rijnstate Hospital Arnhem,
Arnhem, The Netherlands
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- IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute,
Milan, Italy
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- Hamburg Hernia Centre, Department of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery,
Helios Mariahilf Hospital Hamburg, Teaching Hospital of the University of Hamburg,
Hamburg, Germany
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- Department for General and HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Ghent
University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- 3rd Department of Surgery at 1st Medical Faculty of Charles University,
Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Diseases, University of
Copenhagen, Herlev Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The Czech National Centre for Evidence-Based Healthcare and Knowledge
Translation (Cochrane Czech Republic, Czech CEBHC: JBI Centre of Excellence, Masaryk
University GRADE Centre), Institute of Biostatistics and Analyses, Faculty of
Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk
University, Brno, Czech
Republic
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery, University Hospital Gasthuisberg, KU
Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Unit of Innovation in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of General and
Digestive Surgery, University Hospital Virgen del Rocio, University of
Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Skåne University Hospital,
Malmö, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö Faculty of Medicine, Lund
University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Skåne University Hospital,
Malmö, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö Faculty of Medicine, Lund
University, Lund, Sweden
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- Hamburg Hernia Centre, Department of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery,
Helios Mariahilf Hospital Hamburg, Teaching Hospital of the University of Hamburg,
Hamburg, Germany
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- Reims Champagne-Ardennes, Department of General, Digestive and Endocrine
Surgery, Robert Debré University Hospital, Reims,
France
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- The Czech National Centre for Evidence-Based Healthcare and Knowledge
Translation (Cochrane Czech Republic, Czech CEBHC: JBI Centre of Excellence, Masaryk
University GRADE Centre), Institute of Biostatistics and Analyses, Faculty of
Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Centre for 3D Models of Health and Disease, Division of Surgery and
Interventional Science, University College London,
London, UK
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- Department of Surgery, University of Genoa,
Genoa, Italy
- Policlinico San Martino, IRCCS, Genoa,
Italy
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Zhuang B, Zheng L, Yu S, Li G. An improved approach of totally visceral sac separation (TVS) for incisional hernia compared with laparoscopic intraperitoneal onlay mesh plus repair (IPOM plus). Sci Rep 2023; 13:18037. [PMID: 37865652 PMCID: PMC10590371 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-45192-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/23/2023] Open
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Endoscopic techniques have been widely used in ventral hernia surgery. Totally visceral sac separation (TVS) is a new concept proposed for hernia repair in recent years. The aim of this study was to contrast the postoperative results of TVS with the widely used method of Laparoscopic intraperitoneal onlay mesh plus repair (IPOM plus) for incisional hernias. The retrospective comparison analysis of 38 IPOM plus and 34 TVS was conducted during the time period between December 2019 and June 2022. For both two groups, baseline characteristics, surgical records, postoperative information, and quality of life outcomes utilizing the Carolina's Comfort Scale were collected and analyzed. There were no differences between the methods of TVS and IPOM plus among the baseline characteristics. It showed the operative time in TVS group with the mean time of 213.4 min was significantly longer than that in IPOM plus group with the mean time of 182.9 min (P = 0.010). The postoperative length of stay in TVS group was 6.2 days, which was significantly shorter than IPOM plus group with the mean time of 4.8 days (P = 0.011). The medical expenses was significantly smaller in TVS group than that in IPOM plus group (P < 0.001). The quality of life scores of TVS were significant better than IPOM plus at one week, one month and six months. Besides, both TVS and IPOM plus have very few complications. TVS approach for incisional hernias is secure, effective, and valuable. It has shorter postoperative length of stay, higher quality of life, longer operative time, smaller medical expenses, and approximate complications compared with IPOM plus procedure. Our results have a greater contribution to the application and popularization of TVS technique.
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- Bo Zhuang
- Department of General Surgery, Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua, China.
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- College of Mathematical Medicine, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, China.
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Roberts DJ, Leppäniemi A, Tolonen M, Mentula P, Björck M, Kirkpatrick AW, Sugrue M, Pereira BM, Petersson U, Coccolini F, Latifi R. The open abdomen in trauma, acute care, and vascular and endovascular surgery: comprehensive, expert, narrative review. BJS Open 2023; 7:zrad084. [PMID: 37882630 PMCID: PMC10601091 DOI: 10.1093/bjsopen/zrad084] [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: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The open abdomen is an innovation that greatly improved surgical understanding of damage control, temporary abdominal closure, staged abdominal reconstruction, viscera and enteric fistula care, and abdominal wall reconstruction. This article provides an evidence-informed, expert, comprehensive narrative review of the open abdomen in trauma, acute care, and vascular and endovascular surgery. METHODS A group of 12 international trauma, acute care, and vascular and endovascular surgery experts were invited to review current literature and important concepts surrounding the open abdomen. RESULTS The open abdomen may be classified using validated systems developed by a working group in 2009 and modified by the World Society of the Abdominal Compartment Syndrome-The Abdominal Compartment Society in 2013. It may be indicated in major trauma, intra-abdominal sepsis, vascular surgical emergencies, and severe acute pancreatitis; to facilitate second look laparotomy or avoid or treat abdominal compartment syndrome; and when the abdominal wall cannot be safely closed. Temporary abdominal closure and staged abdominal reconstruction methods include a mesh/sheet, transabdominal wall dynamic fascial traction, negative pressure wound therapy, and hybrid negative pressure wound therapy and dynamic fascial traction. This last method likely has the highest primary fascial closure rates. Direct peritoneal resuscitation is currently an experimental strategy developed to improve primary fascial closure rates and reduce complications in those with an open abdomen. Primary fascial closure rates may be improved by early return to the operating room; limiting use of crystalloid fluids during the surgical interval; and preventing and/or treating intra-abdominal hypertension, enteric fistulae, and intra-abdominal collections after surgery. The majority of failures of primary fascial closure and enteroatmospheric fistula formation may be prevented using effective temporary abdominal closure techniques, providing appropriate resuscitation fluids and nutritional support, and closing the abdomen as early as possible. CONCLUSION Subsequent stages of the innovation of the open abdomen will likely involve the design and conduct of prospective studies to evaluate appropriate indications for its use and effectiveness and safety of the above components of open abdomen management.
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- Derek J Roberts
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Clinical Epidemiology Program, The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Abdominal Center, Department of Abdominal Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Abdominal Center, Department of Abdominal Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Abdominal Center, Department of Abdominal Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Vascular Surgery, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- TeleMentored Ultrasound Supported Medical Interventions (TMUSMI) Research Group, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Departments of Surgery and Critical Care Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Surgery Letterkenny, University Hospital Donegal, Donegal, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, Masters Program in Health Applied Sciences, Vassouras University, Vassouras, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Department of Surgery, Campinas Holy House General Surgery Residency Program Director, Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Surgery, Skane University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of General, Emergency and Trauma Surgery, Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, New York, USA
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Ricker AB, Marturano MN, Matthews BD. What Mesh Should be Used in Hernia Repair? Adv Surg 2023; 57:225-231. [PMID: 37536855 DOI: 10.1016/j.yasu.2023.04.004] [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: 08/05/2023]
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Ventral hernia repair is one of the most frequently performed general surgery operations in the world, yet the treatment of clean-contaminated and contaminated cases remains controversial. Biologic mesh has been thought to resist infection, decrease chronic wound complications, and reduce the need for reoperation. Their use continues to be predominant in contaminated and dirty cases. This article is a comprehensive review of what mesh to choose in both clean and contaminated single-staged, open ventral hernia repair with further considerations of tissue incorporation characteristics, cost, safety profiles, complications, recurrence, and long-term outcomes.
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- Ansley Beth Ricker
- Department of Surgery at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, 1000 Blythe Boulevard, Medical Education Building Ste 6A, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA. https://twitter.com/ansleybeth_14
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- Department of Surgery at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, 1000 Blythe Boulevard, Medical Education Building Ste 6A, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA. https://twitter.com/MarturanoMd
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- Department of Surgery at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, 1000 Blythe Boulevard, Medical Education Building Ste 6A, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA.
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Gillion JF, Fromont G, Verhaeghe R, Tiry P, Binot D, Dugué T, Dabrowski A. Open IPOMs for medium/large incisional ventral hernia repairs in the French Hernia Registry: factors associated with their use and mesh-related outcomes. Hernia 2023:10.1007/s10029-023-02853-5. [PMID: 37581722 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-023-02853-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/16/2023]
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PURPOSE The use of open intra-peritoneal onlay mesh repairs (O-IPOMs) for treating medium/large incisional ventral hernias has come into question due to the development of minimally invasive and sublay procedures. This study aimed to identify factors that are associated with the use of O-IPOMs in France. METHODS We analysed prospectively collected data from the French Hernia Registry on incisional ventral hernia repairs (IVHR) for hernias ≥ 4 cm in width. RESULTS We obtained data for 2261 IVHR (from 11/09/2011 to 30/03/2020): 733 O-IPOMs and 1,528 other techniques. We found that the O-IPOMs were performed on patients with more patient-related risk factors compared with the other techniques. Specifically, there was a higher proportion of patients with ASA III/IV (40.47% vs. 28.02%; p < 0.00001) and at least one patient-related risk factor (66.17% vs. 58.51%; p = 0.0005). Of the 733 O-IPOMs, 195 used Ventrio ST™ (VST), the most commonly used mesh for such IPOMs in our database; the other 538 O-IPOMs used other meshes (OM). The VST subgroup had a higher proportion of patients with ASA III/IV (52.58% vs. 36.07%; p < 0.0001) and on anticoagulants (26.04% vs. 18.41%; p = 0.0229) compared with the OM subgroup; they also had a lower recurrence rate after 2 years (5.83% vs. 15.41%; p = 0.008). However, large (≥ 10 cm) or lateral defects were more common in the OM subgroup, and their mesh/defect area ratio was lower. CONCLUSION O-IPOMs were performed on patients with more comorbidities and/or complex incisional hernias compared with other techniques.
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- J-F Gillion
- Ramsay Sante, Antony Private Hospital, 1 rue Velpeau, 92160, Antony, France.
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- Bois Bernard Private Hospital, 62320, Rouvroy, France
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- MCO Côte d'Opale, 62280, Saint-Martin-Boulogne, France
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- Saint-Omer Clinic, 62500, Saint-Omer, France
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- MCO Côte d'Opale, 62280, Saint-Martin-Boulogne, France
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- Saint-Pierre Clinic, 66000, Perpignan, France
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- Saint-Omer Clinic, 62500, Saint-Omer, France
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Schjøth-Iversen L, Sahakyan MA, Lai X, Refsum A. Laparoscopic vs open repair for primary midline ventral hernia: a prospective cohort study. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2023; 408:300. [PMID: 37553548 PMCID: PMC10409826 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-023-02958-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND The optimal operative treatment for umbilical and epigastric hernia, i.e., primary midline ventral hernia (PMVH), is debatable. The most common techniques are the primary suture and open repair with mesh, while laparoscopic approach using intraperitoneally placed onlay mesh (IPOM) is less frequent. The aim of this study was to examine the outcomes of IPOM in PMVH. Perioperative results, recurrence, pain, and functional status were studied. METHODS This single-center prospective cohort study included consecutive patients with PMVH operated between September 2006 and December 2015. Systematic follow-up was conducted 6 months and 2 and 5 years postoperatively. RESULTS Seven hundred fifty-four patients underwent PMVH repair. Open repair without mesh, open repair with mesh, and IPOM were performed in 251 (34.9%), 273 (38%), and 195 (27.1%) patients, respectively. In the unmatched cohort, the incidence of postoperative complications was similar except postoperative seroma, which was more frequent after IPOM. The latter was also associated with longer length of stay. Open repair with mesh was associated with significantly lower recurrence compared with open repair without mesh and IPOM (5.2 vs 18.2 vs 13.8%, p=0.001, respectively). No differences were seen between the groups in terms of visual analog scale used for registering postoperative pain. These observations persisted after applying propensity score matching. In the multivariable analysis, open repair without mesh and IPOM significantly correlated with recurrence. CONCLUSIONS In PMVH, open repair with mesh is associated with lower recurrence compared with open repair without mesh and IPOM. Pain, postoperative complications (except for seroma), and functional status are similar.
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- The Intervention Center, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Research & Development, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Surgery N1, Yerevan State Medical University after M. Heratsi, Yerevan, Armenia
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- Oslo Centre for Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Surgery, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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Nakabayashi R, Matsubara T, Shimada G. The endoscopic-assisted or endoscopic mini- or less-open preperitoneal (E/MILOP) approach for primary and incisional ventral hernia repair. Asian J Endosc Surg 2023; 16:482-488. [PMID: 37218608 DOI: 10.1111/ases.13206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The endoscopic-assisted or endoscopic mini- or less-open sublay (E/MILOS) concept describes a contemporary approach of trans-hernial repair of ventral hernia via sublay mesh placement. The term sublay often causes confusion, and preperitoneal placement of mesh should be considered as a distinctive approach. We hereby present our experience of a novel approach, the E/MILOP approach, for the repair of primary and incisional ventral hernias. METHODS All patients who underwent E/MILOP between January 2020 and December 2022 were identified and their preoperative and perioperative characteristics, as well as postoperative outcomes, were retrospectively analyzed. The surgical procedure entailed an incision over the hernia defect and careful entrance into, and development of, the preperitoneal space trans-hernially. A synthetic mesh was placed in the preperitoneal space and the defect was closed with sutures. RESULTS A total of 26 patients with primary and/or incisional ventral hernias who underwent E/MILOP were identified. Three patients (11.5%) presented with two coexistent types of hernias, and out of a total of 29 hernias, there were 21 (72.4%) umbilical, four epigastric (13.8%) and four incisional (13.8%) hernias. The mean defect width was 2.7 ± 0.9 cm. All cases utilized a mesh with a mean mesh-to-defect ratio of 12.9. The mean postoperative stay was 1.9 days. Surgical site occurrence was observed in eight (30.1%) patients, but none required intervention. No recurrence was observed during a mean follow-up period of 286.7 days. CONCLUSION The E/MILOP approach is a novel alternative for primary and incisional ventral hernia repair.
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- Rumi Nakabayashi
- Department of Gastroenterological and General Surgery, St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and General Surgery, St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
- Hernia Center, St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and General Surgery, St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
- Hernia Center, St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Aiolfi A, Bona D, Gambero F, Sozzi A, Bonitta G, Rausa E, Bruni PG, Cavalli M, Campanelli G. What is the ideal mesh location for incisional hernia prevention during elective laparotomy? A network meta-analysis of randomized trials. Int J Surg 2023; 109:1373-1381. [PMID: 37026844 PMCID: PMC10389496 DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000000250] [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: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Incisional hernia (IH) represents an important complication after surgery. Prophylactic mesh reinforcement (PMR) with different mesh locations [onlay (OL), retromuscular (RM), preperitoneal (PP), and intraperitoneal (IP)] has been described to possibly reduce the risk of postoperative IH. However, data reporting the 'ideal' mesh location are sparse. The aim of this study was to evaluate the optimal mesh location for IH prevention during elective laparotomy. METHODS Systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). OL, RM, PP, IP, and no mesh (NM) were compared. The primary aim was postoperative IH. Risk ratio (RR) and weighted mean difference (WMD) were used as pooled effect size measures, whereas 95% credible intervals (CrI) were used to assess relative inference. RESULTS Fourteen RCTs (2332 patients) were included. Overall, 1052 (45.1%) had no mesh (NM) while 1280 (54.9%) underwent PMR stratified in IP ( n =344 pts), PP ( n =52 pts), RM ( n =463 pts), and OL ( n =421 pts) placement. Follow-up ranged from 12 months to 67 months. RM (RR=0.34; 95% CrI: 0.10-0.81) and OL (RR=0.15; 95% CrI: 0.044-0.35) were associated with significantly reduced IH RR compared to NM. A tendency toward reduced IH RR was noticed for PP versus NM (RR=0.16; 95% CrI: 0.018-1.01), while no differences were found for IP versus NM (RR=0.59; 95% CrI: 0.19-1.81). Seroma, hematoma, surgical site infection, 90-day mortality, operative time and hospital length of stay were comparable among treatments. CONCLUSIONS RM or OL mesh placement seems associated with reduced IH RR compared to NM. PP location appears promising; however, future studies are warranted to corroborate this preliminary indication.
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- Alberto Aiolfi
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Biomedical Science for Health, University of Milan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Biomedical Science for Health, University of Milan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Biomedical Science for Health, University of Milan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Biomedical Science for Health, University of Milan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Biomedical Science for Health, University of Milan
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- General Surgery 1, Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University of Insubria, Istituto Clinico Sant’Ambrogio, Milan
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- Department of Surgery, University of Insubria, Istituto Clinico Sant’Ambrogio, Milan
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- Department of Surgery, University of Insubria, Istituto Clinico Sant’Ambrogio, Milan
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Valle de Lersundi AR, López-Monclús J, Blázquez Hernando LA, Muñoz Rodriguez J, Medina Pedrique M, Avilés Oliveros A, Morejón Ruiz S, García-Ureña MA. Recurrence after retromuscular repair or posterior components separation: How to address them. A retrospective multicentre cohort study. Cir Esp 2023; 101 Suppl 1:S40-S45. [PMID: 38042592 DOI: 10.1016/j.cireng.2023.01.014] [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: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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Abdominal wall hernias are common entities that represent important issues. Retromuscular repair and component separation for complex abdominal wall defects are considered useful treatments according to both short and long-term outcomes. However, failure of surgical techniques may occur. The aim of this study is to analyze results of surgical treatment for hernia recurrence after prior retromuscular or posterior components separation. We have retrospectively reviewed patient charts from a prospectively maintained database. This study was conducted in three different hospitals of the Madrid region with surgical units dedicated to abdominal wall reconstruction. We have included in the database 520 patients between December 2014 and December 2021. Fifty-one patients complied with the criteria to be included in this study. We should consider offering surgical treatment for hernia recurrence after retromuscular repair or posterior components separation. However, the results might be associated to increased peri-operative complications.
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- Servicio de Cirugía General, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro, C. Joaquín Rodrigo, 1, 28222 Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía General, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Ctra. de Colmenar Viejo km. 9,100, 28034 Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía General, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro, C. Joaquín Rodrigo, 1, 28222 Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía General, Hospital Universitario del Henares, Av. de Marie Curie, 0, 28822 Coslada, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía General, Hospital Universitario del Henares, Av. de Marie Curie, 0, 28822 Coslada, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía General, Hospital Universitario del Henares, Av. de Marie Curie, 0, 28822 Coslada, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía General, Hospital Universitario del Henares, Av. de Marie Curie, 0, 28822 Coslada, Madrid, Spain
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Wu JL, Pang SQ, Jiang XM, Zheng QX, Lin Y. Which mothers' breastfeeding behaviours within six weeks postpartum do health workers need to notice? Developing an indicator system based on the Delphi method and analytic hierarchy process. Midwifery 2023; 119:103603. [PMID: 36724574 DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2023.103603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Revised: 06/04/2022] [Accepted: 01/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The six weeks postpartum is the high-incidence period of stopping breastfeeding. The clarity of the internal mechanism of behaviour was an effective way to promote breastfeeding. The aim was to reach a consensus on indicators what should be used and prioritised in evaluating mothers' breastfeeding behaviour within six weeks postpartum in order to provide a theoretical reference for health workers to take targeted strategies toward promoting breastfeeding practices. DESIGN Two rounds of Delphi method and analytic hierarchy process was conducted in this study. The two-rounds Delphi was performed to select essential indicators and collect revised suggestion. The analytic hierarchy process was adopted for pairwise comparison to rank the significance of primary and secondary indicators. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS The panel included twenty experts with rich breastfeeding information and different general characteristics from China. FINDINGS Consensus was achieved to include three primary indicators, seven secondary indicators, and forty-five tertiary indicators in the final indicators system of the mothers' breastfeeding behaviour within six weeks postpartum. The weight sequence of primary indicators was self-regulation behaviour (0.401), at-the-breast feeding behaviour (0.383), and resource utilisation behaviour (0.216). The rank of the secondary indicators was breastfeeding operation skills (0.267), self-decision behaviour (0.144), self-control behaviour (0.130), self-coping behaviour (0.127), breastfeeding self-perception (0.116), resource acquisition behaviour (0.115), and resource coordination behaviour (0.101). KEY CONCLUSION The study builds a new and reliable indicators system that intuitively reflects the constituent elements of the mothers' breastfeeding behaviour within six weeks postpartum and provides priorities in primary indicators and secondary indicators. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICES The study helps form a clear and scientific cognition on mothers' breastfeeding behaviour within six weeks postpartum and provides a new perspective and intuitive theoretical reference for health workers to take targeted measures to promote breastfeeding practices and achieve substantial public health gains.
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- Jing-Ling Wu
- School of Nursing, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- School of Nursing, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Nursing, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
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- Department of Nursing, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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Karrech A, Ahmad H, Hamdorf JM. Biomechanical stability of hernia-damaged abdominal walls. Sci Rep 2023; 13:4936. [PMID: 36973304 PMCID: PMC10043288 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-31674-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Hernia occurs when the peritoneum and/or internal organs penetrate through a defect in the abdominal wall. Implanting mesh fabrics is a common way to reinforce the repair of hernia-damaged tissues, despite the risks of infection and failure associated with them. However, there is neither consensus on the optimum mesh placement within the abdominal muscles complex nor on the minimum size of hernia defect that requires surgical correction. Here we show that the optimum position of the mesh depends on the hernia location; placing the mesh on the transversus abdominis muscles reduces the equivalent stresses in the damaged zone and represents the optimum reinforcement solution for incisional hernia. However, retrorectus reinforcement of the linea alba is more effective than preperitoneal, anterectus, and onlay implantations in the case of paraumbilical hernia. Using the principles of fracture mechanics, we found that the critical size of a hernia damage zone becomes severe at 4.1 cm in the rectus abdominis and at larger sizes (5.2-8.2 cm) in other anterior abdominal muscles. Furthermore, we found that the hernia defect size must reach 7.8 mm in the rectus abdominis before it influences the failure stress. In other anterior abdominal muscles, hernia starts to influence the failure stress at sizes ranging from 1.5 to 3.4 mm. Our results provide objective criteria to decide when a hernia damage zone becomes severe and requires repair. They demonstrate where mesh should be implanted for a mechanically stable reinforcement, depending on the type of hernia. We anticipate our contribution to be a starting point for sophisticated models of damage and fracture biomechanics. For example, the apparent fracture toughness is an important physical property that should be determined for patients living with different obesity levels. Furthermore, relevant mechanical properties of abdominal muscles at various ages and health conditions would be significant to generate patient specific results.
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- Ali Karrech
- School of Engineering, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.
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- UWA Medical School, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
- Perth Hernia Institute, Murdoch, Australia
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- UWA Medical School, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
- Perth Hernia Institute, Murdoch, Australia
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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: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [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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Recurrence after retromuscular repair or posterior components separation: How to address them. A retrospective multicentre cohort study. Cir Esp 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ciresp.2023.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Fonseca MK, Tarso L, Gus J, Cavazzola LT. Short-term complications after onlay versus preperitoneal mesh repair of umbilical hernias: a prospective randomized double-blind trial. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2023; 408:48. [PMID: 36662265 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-023-02802-x] [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: 04/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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PURPOSE To compare the incidence of surgical site occurrences (SSOs) following onlay versus preperitoneal mesh placement in elective open umbilical hernia repairs. METHODS This study presents a secondary analysis of a randomized double-blind trial conducted on female patients with primary umbilical hernias admitted to a general hospital, in a residency training program setting. Fifty-six subjects were randomly assigned to either onlay (n=30) or preperitoneal (n=26) mesh repair group. Data on baseline demographics, past medical history, perioperative details, postoperative pain (visual analogue scale (VAS)), wound-related complications, and recurrence were assessed using a standardized protocol. RESULTS No statistically significant differences were observed between groups regarding patients' demographics, comorbidities, or defect size. Operative time averaged 67.5 (28-110) min for onlay and 50.5 (31-90) min for preperitoneal repairs, p=.03. The overall rate of SSOs was 21.4% (n=12), mainly in the onlay group (33% vs 7.7%; p=0.02, 95% CI 0.03-0.85) and mostly due to seromas. There were no between-group significant differences in postoperative VAS scores at all timepoints. After a maximum follow-up of 48 months, one recurrence was reported in the onlay group. By logistic regression, the onlay technique was the only independent risk factor for SSOs. CONCLUSION The presented data identified a decreased wound morbidity in preperitoneal umbilical hernia repairs, thus contributing to the limited body of evidence regarding mesh place selection in future guidelines. Further cases from this ongoing study and completion of follow-up are expected to also compare both techniques in terms of long-term outcomes. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials (ReBEC) UTN code: U1111-1205-0065 (date of registration: March 27, 2018).
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- Mariana Kumaira Fonseca
- Postgraduate Program in Surgical Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Brazil.
- Hospital Municipal de Pronto Socorro de Porto Alegre (HPS), Largo Theodoro Hertlz, Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90040-194, Brazil.
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- Hospital Materno-Infantil Presidente Vargas (HMIPV), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Hospital Materno-Infantil Presidente Vargas (HMIPV), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Surgical Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Munoz-Rodriguez JM, Lopez-Monclus J, Perez-Flecha M, Robin-Valle de Lersundi A, Blazquez-Hernando LA, Royuela-Vicente A, Garcia-Hernandez JP, Equisoain-Azcona A, Medina-Pedrique M, Garcia-Urena MA. Reverse TAR may be added when necessary in open preperitoneal repair of lateral incisional hernias: a retrospective multicentric cohort study. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:9072-9091. [PMID: 35764844 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09375-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND The best approach for lateral incisional hernia is not known. Posterior component separation (reverse TAR) offers the possibility of using the retromuscular space for medial extension of the challenging preperitoneal plane. The aim of our multicenter study was to compare the operative and patient-reported outcomes measures (PROMs) using two open surgical techniques from the lateral approach: a totally preperitoneal vs a reverse TAR. METHODS A retrospective cohort study was performed since 2012 to 2020. Patients with lateral incisional hernia treated through a lateral approach were identified from a prospectively maintained multicenter database. Reverse TAR was added when the preperitoneal plane could not be safely dissected. The results obtained using these two lateral approaches were compared, including short- and long-term complications, as well as PROMs, using the specific tool EuraHSQoL. RESULTS A total of 61 patients were identified. Reverse TAR was performed in 33 patients and lateral retromuscular preperitoneal approach in 28 patients. Both groups were comparable in terms of sociodemographic and comorbidities variables. Surgical site occurrences occurred in 13 cases (21.3%), with 8 patients (13.1%) requiring procedural intervention. During a median follow-up of 34 months, no incisional hernia recurrence was registered. There was a case (1.6%) of symptomatic bulging that required reoperation. Also 12 patients (19.7%) presented an asymptomatic bulging. No statistically significant difference was identified in the complications and PROMs between the two procedures. CONCLUSION The open lateral retromuscular reconstruction using very large meshes that reach the midline has excellent long-term results with acceptable postoperative complications, including PROMs. A reverse TAR may be added, when necessary, without increasing complications and obtaining similar long-term results.
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- Joaquin M Munoz-Rodriguez
- Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda University Hospital, C. Joaquín Rodrigo, 1, 28222, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain.,Autónoma de Madrid University, Madrid, Spain
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- Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda University Hospital, C. Joaquín Rodrigo, 1, 28222, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain. .,Autónoma de Madrid University, Madrid, Spain.
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- Henares University Hospital, Av. de Marie Curie, 0, 28822, Coslada, Madrid, Spain.,Complex Abdominal Wall Research Group From Francisco de Vitoria University, Madrid, Spain
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- Henares University Hospital, Av. de Marie Curie, 0, 28822, Coslada, Madrid, Spain.,Complex Abdominal Wall Research Group From Francisco de Vitoria University, Madrid, Spain
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- Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda University Hospital, C. Joaquín Rodrigo, 1, 28222, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain.,Autónoma de Madrid University, Madrid, Spain
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- Alcala de Henares University, Campus Universitario-C/ 19, Av. de Madrid, Km 33,600, 28871, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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- Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda University Hospital, C. Joaquín Rodrigo, 1, 28222, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain.,Autónoma de Madrid University, Madrid, Spain
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- Henares University Hospital, Av. de Marie Curie, 0, 28822, Coslada, Madrid, Spain.,Complex Abdominal Wall Research Group From Francisco de Vitoria University, Madrid, Spain
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- Henares University Hospital, Av. de Marie Curie, 0, 28822, Coslada, Madrid, Spain.,Complex Abdominal Wall Research Group From Francisco de Vitoria University, Madrid, Spain
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Dewulf M, Dietz UA, Montgomery A, Pauli EM, Marturano MN, Ayuso SA, Augenstein VA, Lambrecht JR, Köhler G, Keller N, Wiegering A, Muysoms F. Robotic hernia surgery IV. English version : Robotic parastomal hernia repair. Video report and preliminary results. CHIRURGIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 93:129-140. [PMID: 36480037 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-022-01779-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The surgical treatment of parastomal hernias is considered complex and is known to be prone to complications. Traditionally, this condition was treated using relocation techniques or local suture repairs. Since then, several mesh-based techniques have been proposed and are nowadays used in minimally invasive surgery. Since the introduction of robot-assisted surgery to the field of abdominal wall surgery, several adaptations to these techniques have been made, which may significantly improve patient outcomes. In this contribution, we provide an overview of available techniques in robot-assisted parastomal hernia repair. Technical considerations and preliminary results of robot-assisted modified Sugarbaker repair, robot-assisted Pauli technique, and minimally invasive use of a funnel-shaped mesh in the treatment of parastomal hernias are presented. Furthermore, challenges in robot-assisted ileal conduit parastomal hernia repair are discussed. These techniques are illustrated by photographic and video material. Besides providing a comprehensive overview of robot-assisted parastomal hernia repair, this article focuses on the specific advantages of robot-assisted techniques in the treatment of this condition.
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- Maxime Dewulf
- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Visceral, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Olten, Olten, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric, PennState Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Division of Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Division of Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Division of Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Sykehuset Innlandet Hospital Trust, Brumunddal, Norway
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- Department of Surgery, Ordensklinikum Linz, Linz, Austria
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- Department of Urology, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of General, Visceral, Transplant, Vascular and Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital Wuerzburg, Oberduer. Str. 6, 97080, Wuerzburg, Germany.
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- Department of Surgery, Maria Middelares Hospital, Buitenring Sint-Denijs 30, 9000, Ghent, Belgium.
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Bauer K, Heinzelmann F, Vogel R, Büchler P, Mück B. Establishment of minimally invasive ventral hernia repair with extraperitoneal mesh placement in a primary care hospital using the robotic platform. Front Surg 2022; 9:964643. [PMID: 36504583 PMCID: PMC9727073 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.964643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background The progressive availability of robotic surgical systems opens new perspectives in abdominal wall surgery due to excellent visibility and dexterity of instruments. While complex hernias until today were treated primarily through an open access, we evaluated if this promising technology is suitable for treating the entire spectrum of a hernia center, including complex hernias. Material/methods In 2017, minimally invasive hernia surgery with extraperitoneal mesh placement was started in Kempten hospital. Since 2019, a Da Vinci X system has been available for this purpose. In order to observe the process of transition we retrospectively analyzed all patients who underwent ventral hernia repair in the department of general and visceral surgery at our hospital between January 2016 and December 2020 and were indicated for mesh implantation. Results In 2016, the percentage of minimally invasive procedures was 37.3%. In all of these cases an intraperitoneal mesh was implanted into the abdominal cavity. Open surgery was performed in 62.7%, of which an a retromuscular mesh was implanted in 75.7%, an intraperitoneal mesh in 21.6%, and an onlay mesh in 2.7%. In 2020, minimally invasive surgery accounted for 87.5%, of which 85.7% were performed robotically and 14.3 laparoscopically. In 94.3% of these minimally invasively treated patients the mesh was implanted in extraperitoneal position (75.8% in retromuscular and 24.2% in preperitoneal position). The percentage of complex hernias increased from 20.3% to 35.0% during the same period. Conclusion The majority of ventral hernia procedures can be performed safely using the robot in a minimally invasive technique with extraperitoneal mesh placement without leading to an increase in complications. Robotically-assisted hernia repair is a promising new technique that is also practical for complex hernias.
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Hopkins B, Eustache J, Ganescu O, Ciopolla J, Kaneva P, Fiore JF, Feldman LS, Lee L. At least ninety days of follow-up are required to adequately detect wound outcomes after open incisional hernia repair. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:8463-8471. [PMID: 35257211 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09143-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Incisional hernia repair (IHR) carries a high risk of wound complications. Thirty-day outcomes are frequently used in comparative-effectiveness research, but may miss a substantial number of surgical site occurrences (SSO) including surgical site infection (SSI). The objective of this study was to determine an optimal length of follow-up to detect SSI after IHR. METHODS All adult patients undergoing open IHR at a single academic center over a 3 year period were reviewed. SSIs, non-infectious SSOs, and wound-related readmissions were recorded up to 180 days. The primary outcome was the proportion of SSIs detected at end-points of 30, 60, and 90 days of follow-up. Time-to-event analysis was performed for all outcomes at 30, 60, 90, and 180 days. Logistic regression was used estimate the relative risk of SSI for relevant risk factors. RESULTS A total of 234 patients underwent open IHR. Median follow-up time of 102 days. Overall incidence of SSI was 15.8% with median time to occurrence of 23 days. Incidence of non-infectious SSO was 33.2%, and SSO-related readmission was 12.8%. At 30, 60, and 90 days sensitivity was 81.6%, 89.5%, and 92.1 for SSI, and 46.7%, 76.7%, and 83.3% for readmission. In regression analysis, body mass index (RR 1.08, 95% CI 1.00, 1.15, p = 0.04) anterior component separation (RR 4.21, 95% CI 2.09, 6.34, p = 0.003), and emergency surgery (RR 3.25, 95% CI 1.47, 5.02, p = 0.01), were independently associated with SSI after adjusting for age, sex, contamination class, and procedure duration. CONCLUSION A considerable proportion of SSIs occurred beyond 30 days, but 90-day follow-up detected 92% of SSIs. Follow-up to 90 days captured only 83% of SSO-related readmissions. These results have implications for the design of trials evaluating wound complication after open IHR, as early endpoints may miss clinically relevant outcomes and underestimate the number needed to treat. Where possible, we recommend a minimum follow-up of 90 days to estimate wound complications following open IHR.
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- Brent Hopkins
- Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, 1001 Decarie Boulevard, DS1-3310, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada.
- Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Innovation, McGill University Health Centre, 1650 Cedar Ave, D6-136, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada.
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, 1001 Decarie Boulevard, DS1-3310, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
- Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Innovation, McGill University Health Centre, 1650 Cedar Ave, D6-136, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Innovation, McGill University Health Centre, 1650 Cedar Ave, D6-136, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
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- Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Innovation, McGill University Health Centre, 1650 Cedar Ave, D6-136, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, 1001 Decarie Boulevard, DS1-3310, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
- Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Innovation, McGill University Health Centre, 1650 Cedar Ave, D6-136, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, 1001 Decarie Boulevard, DS1-3310, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
- Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Innovation, McGill University Health Centre, 1650 Cedar Ave, D6-136, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
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Is There Indication for the Use of Biological Mesh in Cancer Patients? J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11206035. [PMID: 36294356 PMCID: PMC9605183 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11206035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Up to 28% of all patients who undergo open surgery will develop a ventral hernia (VH) in the post-operative period. VH surgery is a debated topic in the literature, especially in oncological patients due to complex management. We searched in the surgical database of the Hepatobiliary Unit of the National Cancer Institute of Naples “G. Pascale Foundation” for all patients who underwent abdominal surgery for malignancy from January 2010 to December 2018. Our surgical approach and our choice of mesh for VH repair was planned case-by-case. We selected 57 patients that fulfilled our inclusion criteria, and we divided them into two groups: biological versus synthetic prosthesis. Anterior component separation was used in 31 patients (54.4%) vs. bridging procedure in 26 (45.6%). In 41 cases (71.9%), we used a biological mesh while a synthetic one was adopted in the remaining patients. Of our patients, 57% were male (33 male vs. 24 female) with a median age of 65 and a mean BMI of 30.8. We collected ventral hernia defects from 35 cm2 to 600 cm2 (mean 205.2 cm2); 30-day complications were present in 24 patients (42.1%), no 30-day mortality was reported, and 21 patients had a recurrence of pathology during study follow-up. This study confirms VH recurrence risk is not related with the type of mesh but is strongly related with BMI and type of surgery also in oncological patients.
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Aiolfi A, Cavalli M, Gambero F, Mini E, Lombardo F, Gordini L, Bonitta G, Bruni PG, Bona D, Campanelli G. Prophylactic mesh reinforcement for midline incisional hernia prevention: systematic review and updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Hernia 2022; 27:213-224. [PMID: 35920944 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-022-02660-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Incisional hernia (IH) is a common complication after abdominal surgery. Prevention of IH is matter of intense research. Prophylactic mesh reinforcement (PMR) has been shown to be promising in the minimization of IH risk after elective midline laparotomy. METHODS Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing PMR vs. primary suture closure (PSC). Risk ratio (RR) and standardized mean difference (MD) were used as pooled effect size measures whereas 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) were used to assess relative inference. RESULTS Fourteen RCTs (2332 patients) were included. Overall, 1280 (54.9%) underwent PMR while 1052 (45.1%) PSC. Postoperative follow-up ranged from 12 to 67 months. The incidence of IH was reduced for PMR vs. PSC (13.4% vs. 27.5%). The estimated pooled IH RR for PMR vs. PSC is 0.38 (95% CI 0.24-0.58; p < 0.001). Stratified subgroup analysis according to mesh location shows a risk reduction for intraperitoneal (RR = 0.65; 95% CI 0.48-0.89), preperitoneal (RR = 0.18; 95% CI 0.04-0.81), retromuscular (RR = 0.47; 95% CI 0.24-0.92) and onlay (RR = 0.24; 95% CI 0.12-0.51) compared to PSC. The seroma RR was higher for PMR (RR = 2.05; p = 0.0008). No differences were found for hematoma (RR = 1.49; p = 0.34), surgical site infection (SSI) (RR = 1.17; p = 0.38), operative time (OT) (MD = 0.27; p = 0.413), and hospital length of stay (HLOS) (MD = -0.03; p = 0.237). CONCLUSIONS PMR seems effective in reducing the risk of IH after elective midline laparotomy compared to PSC in the medium-term follow-up. While the risk of postoperative seroma appears higher for PMR, hematoma, SSI, HLOS and OT seems comparable.
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- A Aiolfi
- Department of Biomedical Science for Health, Division of General Surgery, Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, University of Milan, Via Luigi Giuseppe Faravelli, n.16, 20149, Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Surgery, Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, University of Insubria, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, University of Insubria, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Science for Health, Division of General Surgery, Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, University of Milan, Via Luigi Giuseppe Faravelli, n.16, 20149, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Science for Health, Division of General Surgery, Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, University of Milan, Via Luigi Giuseppe Faravelli, n.16, 20149, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Science for Health, Division of General Surgery, Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, University of Milan, Via Luigi Giuseppe Faravelli, n.16, 20149, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Science for Health, Division of General Surgery, Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, University of Milan, Via Luigi Giuseppe Faravelli, n.16, 20149, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, University of Insubria, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Science for Health, Division of General Surgery, Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, University of Milan, Via Luigi Giuseppe Faravelli, n.16, 20149, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, University of Insubria, Milan, Italy
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Scrimgeour DSG, Allan M, Knight SR, East B, Blackwell S, Dames N, Laidlaw L, Light D, Horgan L, Smart NJ, de Beaux A, Wilson MSJ. A modified Delphi process to establish research priorities in hernia surgery. Hernia 2022; 26:751-759. [PMID: 34718903 PMCID: PMC8557712 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-021-02519-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Abdominal wall hernia repair is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures worldwide, yet despite this, there remains a lack of high-quality evidence to support best management. The aim of the study was to use a modified Delphi process to determine future research priorities in this field. METHODS Stakeholders were invited by email, using British Hernia Society membership details or Twitter, to submit individual research questions via an online survey. In addition, questions obtained from a patient focus group (PFG) were collated to form Phase I. Two rounds of prioritization by stakeholders (phases II and III) were then completed to determine a final list of research questions. All questions were analyzed on an anonymized basis. RESULTS A total of 266 questions, 19 from the PFG, were submitted by 113 stakeholders in Phase I. Of these, 64 questions were taken forward for prioritization in Phase II, which was completed by 107 stakeholders. Following Phase II analysis, 97 stakeholders prioritized 36 questions in Phase III. This resulted in a final list of 14 research questions, 3 of which were from the PFG. Stakeholders included patients and healthcare professionals (consultant surgeons, trainee surgeons and other multidisciplinary members) from over 27 countries during the 3 phases. CONCLUSION The study has identified 14 key research priorities pertaining to abdominal wall hernia surgery. Uniquely, these priorities have been determined from participation by both healthcare professionals and patients. These priorities should now be addressed by well-designed, high-quality international collaborative research.
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- D S G Scrimgeour
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZN, Scotland.
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- Institute of Genetics and Cancer, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH4 2XU, Scotland
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- Centre for Medical Informatics, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH16 4UX, Scotland
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- 3rd Department of Surgery, Motol University Hospital, V Uvalu 84, 150 06, Prague, Czech Republic
- Department of General Surgery, Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Larbert, FK5 4WR, UK
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- Patient Representative, Glasgow, UK
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- Patient Representative, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of UGI Surgery, Northumbria Healthcare NHSFT, Rake Ln, Tyne and Wear, North Shields, NE29 8NH, UK
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- Department of UGI Surgery, Northumbria Healthcare NHSFT, Rake Ln, Tyne and Wear, North Shields, NE29 8NH, UK
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Trust, Barrack Road, Exeter, EX25DW, Devon, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH16 4SA, Scotland
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- Department of General Surgery, Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Larbert, FK5 4WR, UK
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Lorenz A, Augustin C, Konschake M, Gehwolf P, Henninger B, Augustin F, Öfner D. The Preperitoneal Space in Hernia Repair. Front Surg 2022; 9:869731. [PMID: 35711709 PMCID: PMC9197412 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.869731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The preperitoneal spaces relevant for incisional hernia repair and minimally invasive groin hernia repair are described in terms of surgical anatomy. Emphasis is put on the transversalis fascia and the urogenital fascia and its extensions, the vesicoumbilical fascia, and the spermatic sheath of Stoppa procedure. Steps in hernia surgery where these structures are relevant are reviewed.
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- A. Lorenz
- Department of Visceral, Transplant and Thoracic Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Visceral, Transplant and Thoracic Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Institute of Clinical and Functional Anatomy, Medical University Innsbruck (MUI), Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Visceral, Transplant and Thoracic Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Radiology, Innsbruck Medical University, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Visceral, Transplant and Thoracic Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
- Correspondence: Florian Augustin
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- Department of Visceral, Transplant and Thoracic Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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Garcia-Urena MÁ, Lopez-Monclus J, de Robin Valle de Lersundi A, Blazquez Hernando LA, Medina Pedrique M, Rial Justo X, Cruz Cidoncha A, Nogueira Sixto M, Munoz-Rodriguez J. Pathways of the preperitoneal plane: from the “fatty triangle” in Rives to the “fatty trident" in extended retromuscular abdominal wall reconstruction. A tribute to Prof. Schumpelick. Hernia 2022; 27:395-407. [PMID: 35426573 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-022-02602-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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PURPOSE Extended retromuscular dissection performed for abdominal wall reconstruction in complex abdominal wall repair has progressively exposed the anatomy between the peritoneal layer and abdominal wall muscles. This study aimed to assess the morphology and distribution of preperitoneal fat in a cadaveric model and its influence in retromuscular preperitoneal dissections. METHODS Thirty frozen cadaver torsos were dissected by posterior component separation. The shape of the preperitoneal fat was identified, and the dimensions and more significant distances were calculated. RESULTS The results showed that the preperitoneal fat resembles a trident, exists along the midline under the linea alba, and expands in the epigastric area into a rhomboid shape. The fatty triangle was found to be a part of this rhomboid. Caudally, the midline preperitoneal fat widened under the arcuate line to reach the Retzius space. Laterally, the Bogros space communicated the root of the trident with the paracolic gutters, Toldt's fascia, and pararenal fats, forming the lateral prong of the trident. The peritoneum not covered by the preperitoneal fatty trident was easy to break. Three pathways could be tracked following the distribution of this fat that facilitated the dissection of the preperitoneal space to prepare the landing zone of the meshes in hernia repair. CONCLUSION The concept of preperitoneal fatty trident may be of practical assistance to perform various hernia procedures, from the simple ventral hernia repair to the more complex preperitoneal ventral repair or posterior component separation techniques. The consistency of this layer allows us to follow three specific pathways to find our plane between the peritoneum and muscle layers to extend the preperitoneal dissection.
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- M Á Garcia-Urena
- Grupo de Investigación de Pared Abdominal Compleja, Hospital Universitario del Henares, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Carretera Pozuelo-Majadahonda km. 1.8, 28223, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda, Calle Joaquín Rodrigo 2, 28220, Majadahonda, Spain.
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- Grupo de Investigación de Pared Abdominal Compleja, Hospital Universitario del Henares, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Carretera Pozuelo-Majadahonda km. 1.8, 28223, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, M-607, 9,100, 28034, Madrid, Spain
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- Grupo de Investigación de Pared Abdominal Compleja, Hospital Universitario del Henares, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Carretera Pozuelo-Majadahonda km. 1.8, 28223, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Spain
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- Grupo de Investigación de Pared Abdominal Compleja, Hospital Universitario del Henares, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Carretera Pozuelo-Majadahonda km. 1.8, 28223, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Spain
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- Grupo de Investigación de Pared Abdominal Compleja, Hospital Universitario del Henares, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Carretera Pozuelo-Majadahonda km. 1.8, 28223, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario Alvaro Cunqueiro, Estrada de Clara Campoamor 341, 36213, Vigo, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda, Calle Joaquín Rodrigo 2, 28220, Majadahonda, Spain
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Williams KJ, Donnelly S, Gabe S, Gupta A, Holman R, Preston S, Vaizey CJ, Corr A, Mehta AM. Standardized documentation and synoptic reporting of complex intestinal anatomy in enteric fistulation and intestinal failure. Colorectal Dis 2022; 24:530-534. [PMID: 34860451 DOI: 10.1111/codi.16007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Revised: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/06/2022]
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AIM In intestinal failure, delineation of both structure and function are key to controlling symptoms and planning further intervention. We have developed a template for developing an 'anatomy at a glance' patient-specific map to aid decision making and counselling. METHOD A core dataset was developed and used to create an editable template to demonstrate the gastrointestinal tract, its relationship to the genitourinary tract, and specific anterior abdominal wall features. This was then used to create an anatomical template, specific to each patient, and stored in the electronic patient record and imaging archive. RESULTS We have developed a technique for integration of multi-modal information into one diagram, easily referenced by the multidisciplinary team. Radiology, endoscopy and previous operation notes can be used to fill out a core dataset, which is then transposed into a standardized template. A worked example is shown. CONCLUSION The mapping template has been successfully integrated into practice and aided decision making at all stages of the patient's therapeutic journey. It has been found helpful in planning routes of nutrition, preoperative optimization, surgical planning, interpreting postoperative imaging and managing patient expectations.
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- Katherine J Williams
- Lennard-Jones Intestinal Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Colorectal Surgery, St Mark's Hospital, London, UK
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- Lennard-Jones Intestinal Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Gastroenterology, St Mark's Hospital, London, UK
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- Lennard-Jones Intestinal Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Gastroenterology, St Mark's Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Imaging, St Mark's Hospital, London, UK
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- Lennard-Jones Intestinal Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Gastroenterology, St Mark's Hospital, London, UK
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- Multimedia and Audiovisual Services, St Mark's Academic Institute, London, UK
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- Lennard-Jones Intestinal Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Colorectal Surgery, St Mark's Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Imaging, St Mark's Hospital, London, UK
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- Lennard-Jones Intestinal Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Colorectal Surgery, St Mark's Hospital, London, UK
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Bravo-Salva A, Sancho-Insenser J, Pera-Román M, Pereira-Rodriguez J. Closure of Iterative Laparotomy in Patients With Previous Mesh Reinforcement a Cohorts' Study. Short-Term Results. JOURNAL OF ABDOMINAL WALL SURGERY : JAWS 2022; 1:10030. [PMID: 38314151 PMCID: PMC10831676 DOI: 10.3389/jaws.2022.10030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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Purpose: Due to extension of prophylactic mesh indications use will become more common to find patients receiving an iterative laparotomy (IL) over a previous reinforced abdominal wall. The aim of this study was to analyze outcomes after IL in patients with previous mesh reinforcement. Methods: This study was a prospective secondary analysis of midline laparotomy closure performed from July 2017 to July 2018 registered in PHACPA study (NCT02658955). IL were included and surgery characteristics and outcomes analyzed. We compared two groups: with (PreM) or without previous prophylactic onlay mesh reinforcement (PreS) Subgroups' analysis, risk factors for complications and survival free hernia analysis were performed. Results: 121 IL were analyzed. Only obesity was associated with higher SSO (OR 2.6; CI 95% 1.02-6.90; p = 0.04) There were 15 incisional hernias (IH) (14.4%). Group with previous mesh reinforcement (pre M) had a higher statistically significative incidence of IH (OR = 1.21; CI 95% 1.05-1.39; p = 0.015). Use of slowly absorbable suture (OR = 0.74; CI 95% 0.60-0.91; p = 0.001), USP 2/0 suture (OR, 0.31; 95% CI, 0.10-0.94; p = 0.033), and small bites technique (OR = 0.81; CI 95% 0.72-0.90; p = 0.011) were associated with less IH. Conclusion: IL has a high percentage of complications and IH. In case of IL without previous reinforcement, a mesh can help to reduce IH. Our data cannot clearly support any technique to close an IL with previous mesh.
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- A. Bravo-Salva
- General and Digestive Surgery Department, Parc de Salut Mar, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Experimental and Health Science, Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona, Spain
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- General and Digestive Surgery Department, Parc de Salut Mar, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Surgery, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, Spain
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- General and Digestive Surgery Department, Parc de Salut Mar, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Surgery, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, Spain
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- General and Digestive Surgery Department, Parc de Salut Mar, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Experimental and Health Science, Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona, Spain
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Favourable outcomes after Retro-Rectus (Rives-Stoppa) Mesh Repair as Treatment for Non-Complex Ventral Abdominal Wall Hernia, a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Ann Surg 2022; 276:55-65. [PMID: 35185120 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000005422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess prevalence of hernia recurrence, surgical site infection (SSI), seroma, serious complications, and mortality after retro-rectus repair. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA Ventral abdominal wall hernia is a common problem, tied to increasing frailty and obesity of patients undergoing surgery. For non-complex ventral hernia, retro-rectus (Rives-Stoppa) repair is considered the gold standard treatment. Level-1 evidence confirming this presumed superiority is lacking. METHODS Five databases were searched for studies reporting on retro-rectus repair. Single-armed and comparative randomized and non-randomized studies were included. Outcomes were pooled with mixed-effects, inverse variance or random-effects models. RESULTS Ninety-three studies representing 12440 patients undergoing retro-rectus repair were included. Pooled hernia recurrence was estimated at 3.2% (95%CI: 2.2-4.2%, n = 11049) after minimally 12 months and 4.1%, (95%CI: 2.9-5.5%, n = 3830) after minimally 24 months. Incidences of SSI and seroma were estimated at respectively 5.2% (95%CI: 4.2-6.4%, n = 4891) and 5.5% (95%CI: 4.4-6.8%, n = 3650). Retro-rectus repair was associated with lower recurrence rates compared to onlay repair (OR: 0.27, 95%CI: 0.15-0.51, p < 0.001) and equal recurrence rates compared to intraperitoneal onlay (IPOM) repair (OR: 0.92, 95%CI: 0.75-1.12, p = 0.400). Retro-rectus repair was associated with more SSI than IPOM repair (OR: 1.8, 95%CI: 1.03-3.14, p = 0.038). Minimally invasive retro-rectus repair displayed low rates of recurrence (1.3%, 95%CI: 0.7-2.3%, n = 849) and SSI (1.5%, 95%CI: 0.8-2.8%, n = 982), albeit based on non-randomized studies. CONCLUSIONS Retro-rectus (Rives-Stoppa) repair results in excellent outcomes, superior or similar to other techniques for all outcomes except surgical site infection. The latter rarely occurred, yet less frequently after IPOM repair, which is usually performed by laparoscopy.
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Dewulf M, Dietz UA, Montgomery A, Pauli EM, Marturano MN, Ayuso SA, Augenstein VA, Lambrecht JR, Köhler G, Keller N, Wiegering A, Muysoms F. [Robotic hernia surgery IV. German version : Robotic parastomal hernia repair. Video report and preliminary results]. CHIRURGIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 93:1051-1062. [PMID: 36214850 PMCID: PMC9592664 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-022-01715-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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The surgical treatment of parastomal hernias is considered complex and is known to be prone to complications. Traditionally, this condition was treated using relocation techniques or local suture repairs. Since then, several mesh-based techniques have been proposed and are nowadays used in minimally invasive surgery. Since the introduction of robot-assisted surgery to the field of abdominal wall surgery, several adaptations to these techniques have been made, which may significantly improve patient outcomes. In this contribution, we provide an overview of available techniques in robot-assisted parastomal hernia repair. Technical considerations and preliminary results of robot-assisted modified Sugarbaker repair, robot-assisted Pauli technique, and minimally invasive use of a funnel-shaped mesh in the treatment of parastomal hernias are presented. Furthermore, challenges in robot-assisted ileal conduit parastomal hernia repair are discussed. These techniques are illustrated by photographic and video material. Besides providing a comprehensive overview of robot-assisted parastomal hernia repair, this article focuses on the specific advantages of robot-assisted techniques in the treatment of this condition.
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- Maxime Dewulf
- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Niederlande
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- Department of Visceral, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Olten, Olten, Schweiz
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Minimally Invasive & Bariatric, PennState Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Division of Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Division of Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Division of Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Sykehuset Innlandet Hospital Trust, Brumunddal, Norwegen
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- Department of Surgery, Ordensklinikum Linz, Linz, Österreich
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- Department of Urology, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Schweiz
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- Department of General, Visceral, Transplant, Vascular and Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital Wuerzburg, Oberduer. Str. 6, 97080, Wuerzburg, Deutschland.
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- Department of Surgery, AZ Maria Middelares, Buitenring Sint-Denijs 30, 9000, Ghent, Belgien.
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Dewulf M, Hiekkaranta JM, Mäkäräinen E, Saarnio J, Vierstraete M, Ohtonen P, Muysoms F, Rautio T. OUP accepted manuscript. BJS Open 2022; 6:6617230. [PMID: 35748378 PMCID: PMC9227725 DOI: 10.1093/bjsopen/zrac057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- Maxime Dewulf
- Correspondence to: Maxime Dewulf, Department of Surgery, P. Debyelaan 25, 6229 HX Maastricht, The Netherlands (e-mail: )
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Quiroga-Centeno AC, Quiroga-Centeno CA, Guerrero-Macías S, Navas-Quintero O, Gómez-Ochoa SA. Systematic review and meta-analysis of risk factors for Mesh infection following Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair Surgery. Am J Surg 2021; 224:239-246. [PMID: 34969506 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2021.12.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2021] [Revised: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Surgical Mesh Infection (SMI) after Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair (AWHR) represents a catastrophic complication. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to analyze the risk factors for SMI in the context of AWHR. METHODS PubMed, Embase, Scielo, and LILACS were searched without language or time restrictions from inception until June 2021. Articles evaluating the association between demographic, clinical, laboratory and surgical characteristics with SMI in AWHR were included. RESULTS 23 studies were evaluated, comprising a total of 118,790 patients (98% males; mean age 56.5 years) with a mesh infection pooled prevalence of 4%. Significant risk factors for SMI were type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity, smoking history, steroids use, ASA III/IV, laparotomy vs laparoscopy, emergency surgery, duration of surgery and onlay mesh position vs sublay. The quality of evidence was regarded as very low-moderate. CONCLUSION Several factors, highlighting sociodemographic characteristics, comorbidities, and the clinical scenario, may increase the risk of developing mesh infections in AWHR. The recognition and mitigation of these may significantly reduce mesh infection rates in this context.
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- Member Grupo de Investigación en Cirugía y Especialidades Quirúrgicas (GRICES-UIS), Universidad Industrial de Santander, Bucaramanga, Colombia; Research Division, Fundación Cardiovascular de Colombia, Floridablanca, Colombia
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Dietz UA, Kudsi OY, Garcia-Ureña M, Baur J, Ramser M, Maksimovic S, Keller N, Dörfer J, Eisner L, Wiegering A. Robotic hernia repair III. English version : Robotic incisional hernia repair with transversus abdominis release (r‑TAR). Video report and results of a cohort study. Chirurg 2021; 92:28-39. [PMID: 34495358 PMCID: PMC8695562 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-021-01500-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The principle of targeted separation or weakening of individual components of the abdominal wall to relieve tension in the median line during major abdominal reconstruction has been known for over 30 years as anterior component separation (aCS) and is an established procedure. In search of alternatives with lower complication rates, posterior component separation (pCS) was developed; transversus abdominis release (TAR) is a nerve-sparing modification of pCS. With the ergonomic resources of robotics (e.g., angled instruments), TAR can be performed in a minimally invasive manner (r-TAR): hernia gaps of up to 14 cm can be closed and a large extraperitoneal mesh implanted. In this video article, the treatment of large incisional hernias using the r‑TAR technique is presented. Exemplary results of a cohort study in 13 consecutive patients are presented. The procedure is challenging, but our own results-as well as reports from the literature-are encouraging. The r‑TAR is becoming the pinnacle procedure for abdominal wall reconstruction.
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- Ulrich A Dietz
- Department of Visceral, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Olten (soH), Baslerstrasse 150, 4600, Olten, Switzerland.
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- Department of Surgery, Good Samaritan Medical Center, 235 North Pearl St., 02301, Brockton, MA, USA
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- Hospital Universitario del Henares, Universidade Francisco de Vitoria, 28223, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Visceral, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Olten (soH), Baslerstrasse 150, 4600, Olten, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Olten (soH), Baslerstrasse 150, 4600, Olten, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Olten (soH), Baslerstrasse 150, 4600, Olten, Switzerland
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- Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Baden, Im Engel 1, 5404, Baden, Switzerland
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- Department of General, Visceral, Transplant, Vascular and Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital Wuerzburg, Oberduerrbacher Strasse 6, 97080, Wuerzburg, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Olten (soH), Baslerstrasse 150, 4600, Olten, Switzerland
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- Department of General, Visceral, Transplant, Vascular and Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital Wuerzburg, Oberduerrbacher Strasse 6, 97080, Wuerzburg, Germany.
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Baur J, Ramser M, Keller N, Muysoms F, Dörfer J, Wiegering A, Eisner L, Dietz UA. Robotic hernia repair II. English version : Robotic primary ventral and incisional hernia repair (rv‑TAPP and r‑Rives or r‑TARUP). Video report and results of a series of 118 patients. Chirurg 2021; 92:15-26. [PMID: 34374823 PMCID: PMC8695563 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-021-01479-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Endoscopic management of umbilical and incisional hernias has adapted to the limitations of conventional laparoscopic instruments over the past 30 years. This includes the development of meshes for intraperitoneal placement (intraperitoneal onlay mesh, IPOM), with antiadhesive coatings; however, adhesions do occur in a significant proportion of these patients. Minimally invasive procedures result in fewer perioperative complications, but with a slightly higher recurrence rate. With the ergonomic resources of robotics, which offers angled instruments, it is now possible to implant meshes in a minimally invasively manner in different abdominal wall layers while achieving morphologic and functional reconstruction of the abdominal wall. This video article presents the treatment of ventral and incisional hernias with mesh implantation into the preperitoneal space (robot-assisted transabdominal preperitoneal ventral hernia repair, r‑ventral TAPP) as well as into the retrorectus space (r-Rives and robotic transabdominal retromuscular umbilical prosthetic repair, r‑TARUP, respectively). The results of a cohort study of 118 consecutive patients are presented and discussed with regard to the added value of the robotic technique in extraperitoneal mesh implantation and in the training of residents.
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- Johannes Baur
- Department of Visceral, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Olten (soH), Baslerstraße 150, 4600, Olten, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Olten (soH), Baslerstraße 150, 4600, Olten, Switzerland
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- Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Baden, Im Engel 1, 5404, Baden, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, AZ Maria Middelares, Buitenring Sint-Denijs 30, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of General, Visceral, Transplant, Vascular and Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital Wuerzburg, Oberduerrbacher Str. 6, 97080, Wuerzburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, Transplant, Vascular and Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital Wuerzburg, Oberduerrbacher Str. 6, 97080, Wuerzburg, Germany.
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- Department of Visceral, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Olten (soH), Baslerstraße 150, 4600, Olten, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Olten (soH), Baslerstraße 150, 4600, Olten, Switzerland.
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Köhler G, Kaltenböck R, Fehrer HJ, Függer R, Gangl O. [Management of lateral abdominal wall hernias]. Chirurg 2021; 93:373-380. [PMID: 34812906 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-021-01537-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Lateral abdominal wall hernias are rare and inconsistently defined, which is why the use of the European Hernia Society classification makes sense, not least for the purpose of comparing the quality of surgical results. A distinction must be made between true fascial defects and denervation atrophy. Based on the available literature, there is generally a low level of evidence with no consensus on the best operative strategy. The proximity to bony structures and the complex anatomy of the three-layer abdominal wall make the technical treatment of lateral hernias difficult. The surgical variations include laparoendoscopic, robotic, minimally invasive, open or hybrid approaches with different mesh positions in relation to the layers of the abdominal wall. The extensive preperitoneal mesh reinforcement open, transabdominal peritoneal (TAPP) laparoscopic repair or total extraperitoneal (TEP) endoscopic repair has met with the greatest approval. The extent of the required medial mesh overlap is determined by the distance between the medial defect boundary and the lateral edge of the straight rectus abdominus muscles. The medially directed preperitoneal and retroperitoneal dissection can be extended into the homolateral retrorectus compartment by laterally incising the posterior rectus sheath or by crossing the midline behind the intact linea alba into the contralateral retrorectus compartment. The intraperitoneal onlay mesh (IPOM) technique is a suitable procedure only for smaller defects with possible defect closure but it is also important as an exit strategy in the case of a defective peritoneum. Individualized prehabilitative and preconditioning measures are just as important as the assessment of preoperative anamnestic and clinical findings and risks with radiographic cross-sectional imaging diagnostics.
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- Gernot Köhler
- Abteilung für Allgemein und Viszeralchirurgie, Klinikum Rohrbach, Krankenhausstraße 1, 4150, Rohrbach, Österreich. .,Universitätsklinik für Chirurgie, Paracelsus Medizinische Universität Salzburg, Salzburg, Österreich.
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- Abteilung für Allgemein, Viszeral, Gefäß, Thorax und Transplantationschirurgie, Ordensklinikum Linz, Linz, Österreich
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- Abteilung für Allgemein, Viszeral, Gefäß, Thorax und Transplantationschirurgie, Ordensklinikum Linz, Linz, Österreich.,Abteilung für Allgemein und Viszeralchirurgie, Kepler Universitätsklinikum Linz, Linz, Österreich
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- Abteilung für Allgemein, Viszeral, Gefäß, Thorax und Transplantationschirurgie, Ordensklinikum Linz, Linz, Österreich.,Abteilung für Allgemein und Viszeralchirurgie, Kepler Universitätsklinikum Linz, Linz, Österreich
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- Abteilung für Allgemein, Viszeral, Gefäß, Thorax und Transplantationschirurgie, Ordensklinikum Linz, Linz, Österreich
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Dietz UA, Kudsi OY, Garcia-Ureña M, Baur J, Ramser M, Maksimovic S, Keller N, Dörfer J, Eisner L, Wiegering A. [Robotic hernia repair : Part III: Robotic incisional hernia repair with transversus abdominis release (r-TAR). Video report and results of a cohort study]. Chirurg 2021; 92:936-947. [PMID: 34406440 PMCID: PMC8463520 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-021-01480-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The principle of targeted separation or weakening of individual components of the abdominal wall to relieve tension in the median line during major abdominal reconstruction has been known for over 30 years as anterior component separation (aKS) and is an established procedure. In search of alternatives with lower complication rates, posterior component separation (pKS) was developed; transversus abdominis release (TAR) is a nerve-sparing modification of pKS. With the ergonomic resources of robotics (e.g., angled instruments), TAR can be performed in a minimally invasive manner (r-TAR): hernia gaps of up to 14 cm can be closed and a large extraperitoneal mesh implanted. In this video article, the treatment of large incisional hernias using the r‑TAR technique is presented. Exemplary results of a cohort study in 13 consecutive patients are presented. The procedure is challenging, but our own results-as well as reports from the literature-are encouraging. The r‑TAR is becoming the pinnacle procedure for abdominal wall reconstruction.
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- Ulrich A Dietz
- Klinik für Viszeral‑, Gefäss- und Thoraxchirurgie, Kantonsspital Olten, Baslerstrasse 150, 4600, Olten, Schweiz.
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- Department of Surgery, Good Samaritan Medical Center, 235 North Pearl St., 02301, Brockton, MA, USA
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- Hospital Universitario del Henares, Universidade Francisco de Vitoria, 28223, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spanien
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- Klinik für Viszeral‑, Gefäss- und Thoraxchirurgie, Kantonsspital Olten, Baslerstrasse 150, 4600, Olten, Schweiz
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- Klinik für Viszeral‑, Gefäss- und Thoraxchirurgie, Kantonsspital Olten, Baslerstrasse 150, 4600, Olten, Schweiz
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- Klinik für Viszeral‑, Gefäss- und Thoraxchirurgie, Kantonsspital Olten, Baslerstrasse 150, 4600, Olten, Schweiz
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- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Gefässchirurgie, Kantonsspital Baden, Im Engel 1, 5404, Baden, Schweiz
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑, Transplantations‑, Gefäß- und Kinderchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Straße 6, 97080, Würzburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Viszeral‑, Gefäss- und Thoraxchirurgie, Kantonsspital Olten, Baslerstrasse 150, 4600, Olten, Schweiz
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑, Transplantations‑, Gefäß- und Kinderchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Straße 6, 97080, Würzburg, Deutschland.
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Dietz UA, Kudsi OY, Gokcal F, Bou-Ayash N, Pfefferkorn U, Rudofsky G, Baur J, Wiegering A. Excess Body Weight and Abdominal Hernia. Visc Med 2021; 37:246-253. [PMID: 34540939 DOI: 10.1159/000516047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Background Obese patients have an increased incidence of ventral hernias; in over 50% of these cases, patients are symptomatic. At the same time, morbid obesity is a disease of epidemic proportions. The combination of symptomatic hernia and obesity is a challenge for the treating surgeon, because the risk of perioperative complications and recurrence increases with increasing BMI. Summary This review outlines this problem and discusses interdisciplinary approaches to the management of affected patients. In emergency cases, the hernia is treated according to the surgeon's expertise. In elective cases, an individual decision must be made whether bariatric surgery is indicated before hernia repair or whether both should be performed simultaneously. After bariatric surgery a weight reduction of 25-30% of total body weight in the first year can be achieved and it is often advantageous to perform a bariatric operation prior to hernia repair. Technically, the risk of complications is lower with minimally invasive procedures than with open ones, but laparoscopy is challenging in obese patients, and meshes can only be implanted in intraperitoneal position. This mesh position has to be questioned because of adhesions, recurrence rate, and risk of contamination during re-interventions in patients who are often still relatively young. Key Messages Obese patients with hernia need to be approached in an interdisciplinary manner, in some patients a weight loss procedure may be advantageous before hernia repair. Recent data show the benefits of robotic hernia surgery in obese patients, as not only haptic advantages result, but especially the mesh can be implanted in a variety of extraperitoneal positions in the abdominal wall with low morbidity.
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- Ulrich A Dietz
- Department of Visceral, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Olten (soH), Olten, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Brockton, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Brockton, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Brockton, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Visceral, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Olten (soH), Olten, Switzerland.,Center for Metabolic Diseases, Cantonal Hospital Olten (soH), Olten, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Brockton, Massachusetts, USA.,Center for Metabolic Diseases, Cantonal Hospital Olten (soH), Olten, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Olten (soH), Olten, Switzerland
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- Department of General, Visceral, Transplant, Vascular and Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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Grove TN, Kontovounisios C, Montgomery A, Heniford BT, Windsor ACJ, Warren OJ. Perioperative optimization in complex abdominal wall hernias: Delphi consensus statement. BJS Open 2021; 5:6375607. [PMID: 34568888 PMCID: PMC8473840 DOI: 10.1093/bjsopen/zrab082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The incidence of incisional hernia after major abdominal surgery via a midline laparotomy is 20-41 per cent with short-term follow-up, and over 50 per cent in those surviving an abdominal catastrophe. Abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) requires complex operations, often involving mesh resection, management of scarred skin, fistula takedown, component separation or flap reconstruction. Patients tend to have more complex conditions, with multiple co-morbidities predisposing them to a vicious cycle of complications and, subsequently, hernia recurrence. Currently there appears to be variance in perioperative practice and minimal guidance globally. The aim of this Delphi consensus was to provide a clear benchmark of care for the preoperative assessment and perioperative optimization of patients undergoing AWR. METHODS The Delphi method was used to achieve consensus from invited experts in the field of AWR. Thirty-two hernia surgeons from recognized hernia societies globally took part. The process included two rounds of anonymous web-based voting with response analysis and formal feedback, concluding with a live round of voting followed by discussion at an international conference. Consensus for a strong recommendation was achieved with 80 per cent agreement, and a weak recommendation with 75 per cent agreement. RESULTS Consensus was obtained on 52 statements including surgical assessment, preoperative assessment, perioperative optimization, multidisciplinary team and decision-making, and quality-of-life assessment. Forty-six achieved over 80 per cent agreement; 14 statements achieved over 95 per cent agreement. CONCLUSION Clear consensus recommendations from a global group of experts in the AWR field are presented in this study. These should be used as a baseline for surgeons and centres managing abdominal wall hernias and performing complex AWR.
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- T N Grove
- Department of Surgery, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, UK.,Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, UK.,Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK.,Department of General Surgery, Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Skåne University Hospital SUS, Malmö, Sweden
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- Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, UK.,Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK
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Baur J, Ramser M, Keller N, Muysoms F, Dörfer J, Wiegering A, Eisner L, Dietz UA. [Robotic hernia repair : Part II: Robotic primary ventral and incisional hernia repair (rv-TAPP and r-Rives or r-TARUP). Video report and results of a series of 118 patients]. Chirurg 2021; 92:809-821. [PMID: 34255114 PMCID: PMC8384833 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-021-01450-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Endoscopic management of umbilical and incisional hernias has adapted to the limitations of conventional laparoscopic instruments over the past 30 years. This includes the development of meshes for intraperitoneal placement (intraperitoneal onlay mesh, IPOM), with antiadhesive coatings; however, adhesions do occur in a significant proportion of these patients. Minimally invasive procedures result in fewer perioperative complications, but with a slightly higher recurrence rate. With the ergonomic resources of robotics, which offers angled instruments, it is now possible to implant meshes in a minimally invasively manner in different abdominal wall layers while achieving morphologic and functional reconstruction of the abdominal wall. This video article presents the treatment of ventral and incisional hernias with mesh implantation into the preperitoneal space (robot-assisted transabdominal preperitoneal ventral hernia repair, r‑ventral TAPP) as well as into the retrorectus space (r-Rives and robotic transabdominal retromuscular umbilical prosthetic repair, r‑TARUP, respectively). The results of a cohort study of 118 consecutive patients are presented and discussed with regard to the added value of the robotic technique in extraperitoneal mesh implantation and in the training of residents.
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Affiliation(s)
- Johannes Baur
- Klinik für Viszeral‑, Gefäss- und Thoraxchirurgie, Kantonsspital Olten, Baslerstrasse 150, 4600, Olten, Schweiz
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- Klinik für Viszeral‑, Gefäss- und Thoraxchirurgie, Kantonsspital Olten, Baslerstrasse 150, 4600, Olten, Schweiz
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- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Gefässchirurgie, Kantonsspital Baden, Im Engel 1, 5404, Baden, Schweiz
| | - Filip Muysoms
- Department of Surgery, AZ Maria Middelares, Buitenring Sint-Denijs 30, 9000, Gent, Belgien
| | - Jörg Dörfer
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑, Transplantations‑, Gefäß- und Kinderchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Straße 6, 97080, Würzburg, Deutschland
| | - Armin Wiegering
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑, Transplantations‑, Gefäß- und Kinderchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Straße 6, 97080, Würzburg, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Viszeral‑, Gefäss- und Thoraxchirurgie, Kantonsspital Olten, Baslerstrasse 150, 4600, Olten, Schweiz
| | - Ulrich A Dietz
- Klinik für Viszeral‑, Gefäss- und Thoraxchirurgie, Kantonsspital Olten, Baslerstrasse 150, 4600, Olten, Schweiz.
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Prophylactic negative pressure wound therapy after open ventral hernia repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Hernia 2021; 25:1481-1490. [PMID: 34392436 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-021-02485-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE Negative pressure wound therapy on closed incisions (iNPWT) is a wound dressing system developed to promote wound healing and avoid complications after surgical procedures. The effect of iNPWT is well established in various surgical fields, however, the effect on postoperative wound complications after ventral hernia repair remains unknown. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate the effect of iNPWT on patients undergoing open ventral hernia repair (VHR) compared with conventional wound dressing. MATERIALS AND METHODS This systematic review and meta-analysis followed the PRISMA guidelines. The databases PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of science and Cinahl were searched for original studies comparing iNPWT to conventional wound dressing in patients undergoing VHR. The primary outcome was surgical site occurrence (SSO), secondary outcomes included surgical site infection (SSI) and hernia recurrence. RESULTS The literature search identified 373 studies of which 10 were included in the meta-analysis including a total of 1087 patients. Eight studies were retrospective cohort studies, one was a cross-sectional pilot study, and one was a randomized controlled trial. The meta-analysis demonstrated that iNPWT was associated with a decreased risk of SSO (OR 0.27 [0.19, 0.38]; P < 0.001) and SSI (OR 0.32 [0.17, 0.55]; P < 0.001). There was no statistically significant association with the risk of hernia recurrence (OR 0.62 [0.27, 1.43]; P = 0.26). CONCLUSION Based on the findings of this systematic review and meta-analysis iNPWT following VHR was found to significantly reduce the incidence of SSO and SSI, compared with standard wound dressing. INPWT should be considered for patients undergoing VHR.
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