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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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Khetan M, Kalhan S, John S, Sethi D, Kannaujiya P, Ramana B. MIS retromuscular repair of lateral incisional hernia: technological deliberations and short-term outcome. Hernia 2022; 26:1325-1336. [DOI: 10.1007/s10029-022-02671-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Lee SA, Chang YR. Repair of traumatic flank hernia with mesh strip suture: a case report. JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND INJURY 2022. [DOI: 10.20408/jti.2022.0026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Traumatic flank hernia is a relatively rare hernia. We report a case of a male patient with severe multiple trauma, including abdominal injury, who presented with flank hernia 3 years postinjury. The hernia was successfully repaired using mesh strips suture, and at the 12-month follow-up, no complications or recurrence was found. Our findings indicate that when it is difficult to secure a sufficient operative field for mesh anchoring in a traumatic flank hernia, a technique of sutured repair with mesh strips may be considered as a treatment option as it requires less dissection. Compared to the conventional planar mesh repair, this technique decreases the risk of injuries and ischemic necrosis of the surrounding tissues.
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Gioco R, Sanfilippo C, Veroux P, Corona D, Privitera F, Brolese A, Ciarleglio F, Volpicelli A, Veroux M. Abdominal wall complications after kidney transplantation: A clinical review. Clin Transplant 2021; 35:e14506. [PMID: 34634148 PMCID: PMC9285099 DOI: 10.1111/ctr.14506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Revised: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Introduction Abdominal wall complications are common after kidney transplantation, and although they have a minor impact on patient and graft survival, they increase the patient's morbidity and may have an impact on quality of life. Abdominal wall complications have an overall incidence of 7.7–21%. Methods This review will explore the natural history of abdominal wall complications in the kidney transplant setting, with a special focus on wound dehiscence and incisional herni, with a particular emphasis on risk factors, clinical characteristics, and treatment. Results Many patient‐related risk factors have been suggested, including older age, obesity, and smoking, but kidney transplant recipients have an additional risk related to the use of immunosuppression. Wound dehiscence usually does not require surgical intervention. However, for deep dehiscence involving the fascial layer with concomitant infection, surgical treatment and/or negative pressure wound therapy may be required. Conclusions Incisional hernia (IH) may affect 1.1–18% of kidney transplant recipients. Most patients require surgical treatment, either open or laparoscopic. Mesh repair is considered the gold standard for the treatment of IH, since it is associated with a low rate of postoperative complications and an acceptable rate of recurrence. Biologic mesh could be an attractive alternative in patients with graft exposition or infection.
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- Rossella Gioco
- General Surgery Unit, University Hospital of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, University Hospital of Catania, Catania, Italy.,Organ Transplant Unit, University Hospital of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Di Giuseppe M, Mongelli F, Marcantonio M, La Regina D, Pini R. Robotic assisted treatment of flank hernias: case series. BMC Surg 2020; 20:184. [PMID: 32787817 PMCID: PMC7430830 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-020-00843-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Flank hernias are uncommon, surgical treatment is challenging and the minimally-invasive approach not always feasible. The aim of this study was to report the safety and feasibility of the robotic-assisted repair. METHODS The study was approved by the local ethic committee (2019-01132 CE3495). A retrospective search on a prospectively collected dataset including demographic and clinical records on robotic surgery at our institution was performed to identify patients treated for a flank hernia. Patients were followed-up 6 months. RESULTS From January 2018 to December 2019, out of 190 patients who underwent robotic-assisted hernia surgery, seven with incisional flank hernia were included. Median age was 69.0 years (IQR 63.2-78.0), BMI was 27.3 kg/m2 (IQR 25.8-32.3) and two patients were male (29%). All patients were referred to surgery because of pain, whereas one of them described recurrent episodes of small bowel obstruction. The median hernia defect measured 25 mm ((IQR 21-40), median mesh diameter was 10 cm (IQR 10-12.5) and median operative time was 137 min (IQR 133-174). No intraoperative complication occurred. Postoperatively, one patient developed a pneumonia, which required antibiotics. Length of hospital stay was 4.0 days (IQR 3.0-7.7). Six months after surgery, neither recurrence nor chronic pain were recorded. CONCLUSIONS Robotics in abdominal wall hernia surgery remains a matter of debate, despite a growing interest from the surgical community. In our reported experience with flank hernias, we found the robotic-assisted approach to be safe and feasible for the treatment of this uncommon clinical entity.
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- Matteo Di Giuseppe
- Department of Surgery, Ospedale Regionale di Bellinzona e Valli, via Ospedale 12, 6500, Bellinzona, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, Ospedale Regionale di Lugano, via Tesserete 46, 6900, Lugano, Switzerland.
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- Department of Surgery, Ospedale Regionale di Bellinzona e Valli, via Ospedale 12, 6500, Bellinzona, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, Ospedale Regionale di Bellinzona e Valli, via Ospedale 12, 6500, Bellinzona, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, Ospedale Regionale di Bellinzona e Valli, via Ospedale 12, 6500, Bellinzona, Switzerland
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An extraperitoneal approach for complex flank, iliac, and lumbar hernia. Hernia 2020; 25:535-544. [PMID: 32451790 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-020-02214-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 05/06/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this paper is to propose our four-step technique, an open extraperitoneal approach for complex flank, lumbar, and iliac hernias. METHODS A big polypropylene mesh is placed, covering and reinforcing all the lateral abdominal wall in an extraperitoneal space. Its borders are retroxiphoid fatty triangle and the costal arch cranially and the retropubic space caudally, psoas muscle, and paravertebral region posteriorly and contralateral rectus muscle medially. Mesh dimensions do not depend from the defect size, but prosthesis has to cover all the lateral abdominal wall. RESULTS No major complications have been reported. The mean length of stay is 4.8 days (range 3-11). Mean follow-up is 44.8 months (range 5-92). One recurrence (4.5%) has been reported at the 1-year clinical evaluation. CONCLUSION In conclusion, we believe that regardless size and location of the defect, every complex lateral hernia requires the same extensive repair because of the critical anatomy of the region with a big medium-heavyweight polypropylene mesh placed in an extraperitoneal plane, the only one that allows adequate covering of the visceral sac. Our technique is a safe, feasible, and reproducible treatment for this challenging surgical problem.
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Martínez-Hoed J, Bonafe Diana S, Torregrosa-Gallud A, García Pastor P, Abelló Audi D, Menéndez-Jiménez de Zavada Y Lissón M, Carbonell Tatay F, Bueno-Lledó J. Incisional hernia repair outcome after renal transplantation in a reference center. Our experience of 7 years. Cir Esp 2019; 98:350-356. [PMID: 31785777 DOI: 10.1016/j.ciresp.2019.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2019] [Revised: 10/01/2019] [Accepted: 10/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Incisional hernias secondary to renal transplantation (IHRT) are considered complex hernias because they are lateral to the sheath of the rectus abdominis muscle. The presence of the graft in the iliac fossa and the proximity to the inguinal area, costal margin and iliac bones, as zones with difficult fixation for prostheses, increases repair complexity. In addition, these patients have specific characteristics, such as treatment with immunosuppressive medication, that could alter postoperative evolution. The objective of this study was to analyze the results obtained in IHRT repair at a tertiary hospital, and to compare these data with the international literature. METHODS Retrospective observational study of patients treated surgically for IHRT in our unit from January 1, 2011 to January 31, 2018. Preoperative conditions, intraoperative factors and postoperative complications during follow-up were analyzed. RESULTS Twenty-five patients underwent hernia repair, finding a 4% hernia recurrence rate during a median follow-up of 27.5 months (20-39). The most frequently used technique was the posterior transversus abdominis release component separation technique in 42%, followed by preperitoneal repair in 27% and interoblique repair in 12%. The overall postoperative morbidity was 23%, which was frequently related to the surgical site (12%). CONCLUSIONS IHRT repair is a safe procedure at our medical center, with an acceptable rate of hernia recurrence, but it is not without complications.
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- Jesús Martínez-Hoed
- Unidad de Cirugía de Pared Abdominal y Corta Estancia, Hospital Politécnico y Universitario La Fe, Valencia, España.
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- Unidad de Cirugía de Pared Abdominal y Corta Estancia, Hospital Politécnico y Universitario La Fe, Valencia, España
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- Unidad de Cirugía de Pared Abdominal y Corta Estancia, Hospital Politécnico y Universitario La Fe, Valencia, España
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- Unidad de Cirugía de Pared Abdominal y Corta Estancia, Hospital Politécnico y Universitario La Fe, Valencia, España
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- Unidad de Cirugía de Pared Abdominal y Corta Estancia, Hospital Politécnico y Universitario La Fe, Valencia, España
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- Unidad de Cirugía de Pared Abdominal y Corta Estancia, Hospital Politécnico y Universitario La Fe, Valencia, España
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Optimal surgical management in kidney and pancreas transplantation to minimise wound complications: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2018; 33:24-31. [PMID: 30167299 PMCID: PMC6108074 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2018.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2018] [Accepted: 08/13/2018] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Background Immunosuppression in transplant patients increases the risk of wound complications. However, an optimal surgical approach to kidney and pancreas transplantation can minimise this risk. Materials and methods We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine factors contributing to incisional hernia formation in kidney and pancreas transplant recipients. Bias appraisal of studies was conducted via the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. We considered recipient factors, surgical methods, and complications of repair. Results The rate of incisional hernia formation in recipients of kidney and pancreas transplants was 4.4% (CI 95% 2.6-7.3, p < 0.001). Age above or below 50 years did not predict hernia formation (Q (1) = 0.09, p = 0.77). Body mass index (BMI) above 25 (10.8%, CI 95% 3.2-30.9, p < 0.001) increased the risk of an incisional hernia. Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) use significantly reduced the risk of incisional hernia from 11.9% (CI 95% 4.3-28.7, p < 0.001) to 3.8% (CI 95% 2.5-5.7, p < 0.001), Q (1) = 4.25, p = 0.04. Sirolimus significantly increased the rate of incisional hernia formation from 3.7% (CI 95% 1.7-7.1, p < 0.001) to 18.1% (CI 95% 11.7-27, p < 0.001), Q (1) = 13.97, p < 0.001. While paramedian (4.1% CI 95% 1.7-9.4, p < 0.001) and Rutherford-Morrison incisions (5.6% CI 95% 2.5-11.7, p < 0.001) were associated with a lower rate of hernia compared to hockey-stick incisions (8.5% CI 95% 3.1-21.2, p < 0.001) these differences were not statistically significant (Q (1) = 1.38, p = 0.71). Single layered closure (8.1% CI 95% 4.9-12.8, p < 0.001) compared to fascial closure (6.1% CI 95% 3.4-10.6, p < 0.001) did not determine the rate of hernia formation [Q (1) = 0.55, p = 0.46]. Conclusions Weight reduction and careful immunosuppression selection can reduce the risk of a hernia. Rutherford-Morrison incisions along with single-layered closure represent a safe and effective technique reducing operating time and costs.
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Zhou DJ, Carlson MA. Incidence, etiology, management, and outcomes of flank hernia: review of published data. Hernia 2018; 22:353-361. [DOI: 10.1007/s10029-018-1740-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2017] [Accepted: 01/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Renal paratransplant hernia revealed: a review of the literature. Hernia 2016; 21:363-367. [PMID: 27866294 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-016-1551-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2016] [Accepted: 11/12/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Renal paratransplant hernia (RPH) is an uncommon variant of internal hernias developed in renal transplant recipients. The aim of this review is to meticulously present and analyze all data coming mainly from case reports or short-case studies on this very uncommon surgical entity. MATERIALS AND METHODS The MEDLINE/PubMed database was searched for publications with the medical subject heading ''renal paratransplant hernia''. All the references from the identified articles were searched for relevant information. The end date of the literature search was set to March 2016. RESULTS Our search revealed five publications, three short clinical series (three cases each) and two case reports. The total number of cases retrieved was 11. RPH should be considered as an iatrogenic surgical complication. The incidence is around 0.45%. CONCLUSIONS RPH is a relatively uncommon but potentially fatal complication after renal transplantation, and its non-specific symptoms may lead to misdiagnosis. Physician awareness, prompt diagnosis, and early surgical intervention are critical. In addition, meticulous surgical technique during transplantation may help avoid this complication.
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